China
Sri LankaYantian to Colombo shipping route.
3,059 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Yantian to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,059 nm | 10.6 d | 9.1 d | 7.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,699 nm | 12.8 d | 11.0 d | 8.6 d |
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About the Yantian to Colombo shipping route
Yantian to Colombo is a 3,059 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Sri Lanka. That is 5,666 km of water against 4,076 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 10.6 days at 12 knots, 9.1 days at 14 knots and 7.1 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 16 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 1 carrier (MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,699 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to LKCMB start at $3,950 for a 20GP and $4,150 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Colombo (LKCMB) carriers give about 5 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Yantian in this directory, Colombo is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations include Tanjung Priok (1,814 nm), Port Klang (1,740 nm) and Tokyo (1,602 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Colombo is 3,059 nautical miles (5,666 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Colombo?
About 9.1 days at 14 knots and 7.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 16 to 16 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Colombo?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to LKCMB start at $3,950 per 20GP and $4,150 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Colombo to Yantian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.