Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Beijing to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Colombo is 17 days 8h. Ships depart from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 17 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, APL, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Beijing to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Beijing to Colombo takes around 8h 35m. Flights depart from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Capital Airlines and Malaysia Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Beijing and Colombo. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Beijing to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,397 Nautical Miles (8,143 Kilometres / 5,060 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Beijing to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Colombo by air is around 5,715 Kilometres (3,551 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beijing to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

760kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Colombo. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

330kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Colombo. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Capital Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS1 / A04 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS3 / A09 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UMXAPL → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
tbn / MECL1 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS1 / A04 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS3 / A09 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UMX / UMXAPL → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
UMXAPL → TVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WAF7 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS5 / A14 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MIDAS2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Shikra	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 / CI3 / RKI10	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Gold Star, RCL, ZIM
FAL8 → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Pertiwi → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PJX → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ASEAN
MANB → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CEN → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ACSA1 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NUE2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPS → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTP → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CI8 / CIX2 → CSX / CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, China United
CHL / RNV → CIX3 / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, OOCL, COSCO
NJX → CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
HKH → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTP → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
RSU1 → RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
Pertiwi → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIM → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSA4 / TLP2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCT → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
TCX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 / ECX2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CS3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PA1 / CSS1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Beijing to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Beijing to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Beijing Capital International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Beijing to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to Colombo

Most frequent

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