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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Colombo is 31 days 12h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 31 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Colombo takes around 10h 31m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart daily. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, Air India, Gulf Air and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 10h 31m.

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

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

What is the distance between Cardiff to Colombo by ship?

The distance between Cardiff and Colombo by cargo ship is 14,522 Nautical Miles (26,895 Kilometres / 16,712 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Cardiff to Colombo by air?

The distance between Cardiff and Colombo by air is around 8,975 Kilometres (5,577 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

2.43t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff 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.

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

475kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff 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.

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Cardiff to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

10h 31m, Daily

639kg CO₂e

Container Ship

31 days 12h, 2-4 times a week

1.38t CO₂e

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Cardiff to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Colombo by plane will take about 10h 31m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing daily on this route. SriLankan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CMB

10h 31m: Daily

8,725 km
5,422 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

639kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

CMB

17h 26m: Every 1-2 days

8,975 km
5,577 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

475kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others

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Cardiff to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Colombo by ship will take about 31 days 12h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Colombo

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

LKCMB

31 days 12h: 2-4 times a week

19,995 km
12,424 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
IEX / ME2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WCC / EWX → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ME1 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Malabar	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ME1 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ME1 → JAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOS → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC-USA-SAWC → HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Colombo

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

LKCMB

56 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

26,895 km
16,712 mi.

Direct
7 stops

Estimated emissions

2.43t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE / HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CAX → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AL1 / TA3 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 / TA2 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AEU2 / FAL1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
FE3 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Griffin → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 / AL2 → IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Unity Bridge / TAX / ATE2 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TAX / AT2 → IPE2 / WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
Unity Bridge / TAX / ATE2 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TAX / AT2 → IPE2 / WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
Condor → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cardiff to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Cardiff to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Cardiff to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Colombo

Closest seaports

Southampton to Colombo

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