Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belgrade and Colombo is 30 days 11h. Ships depart from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belgrade and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 30 days 11h later. These services are operated by APL, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belgrade to Colombo takes around 15h 57m. Flights depart from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belgrade and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, FlyDubai and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belgrade and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 15h 57m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belgrade to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgrade and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,791 Nautical Miles (8,872 Kilometres / 5,513 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rijeka (HRRJK) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belgrade to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgrade and Colombo by air is around 7,167 Kilometres (4,453 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

427kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belgrade 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 Belgrade to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

631kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belgrade 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
FlyDubai	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GTL / CMA - GTL → MEDEX / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
EGAL → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Z76 → AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
L67 → AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z76 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
L67 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Line B → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Z76 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Himalaya	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE1 / AE12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ADRIAFD4 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PHOENIX → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SE1 → AA7	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
PHOENIX → CHEETAH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SE1 / AE12 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PHOENIX → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Belgrade to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belgrade to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Belgrade to Colombo by Container ship

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