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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Colombo is 9 days 23h. Ships depart from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 9 days 23h later. These services are operated by Emirates Shipping, ZIM, Evergreen, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, Emirates Shipping, X-Press Feeders and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Colombo takes around 5h 58m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 58m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chengdu and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 15h 34m. Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between Chengdu to Colombo by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and Colombo by cargo ship is 3,075 Nautical Miles (5,695 Kilometres / 3,539 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Chengdu to Colombo by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Colombo by air is around 5,374 Kilometres (3,339 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

461kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu 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 Chengdu to Colombo?

397kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu 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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5h 58m, Every 1-2 days

165kg CO₂e

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9 days 23h, Every 1-2 weeks

551kg CO₂e

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Chengdu to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Colombo by plane will take about 5h 58m and departs from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

CMB

5h 58m: Every 1-2 days

3,633 km
2,257 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

165kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

CMB

15h 34m: Every 1-2 weeks

5,374 km
3,339 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

397kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Chengdu to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Colombo by ship will take about 9 days 23h and departs from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Emirates Shipping is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Colombo

Port of loading

CNDCB

Port of loading

LKCMB

9 days 23h: Every 1-2 weeks

5,684 km
3,532 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

551kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CSX / CIX8 / CWX2 / CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, X-Press Feeders
CIX / CIX3 / CIVS / NIX / AIS3 / NMS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, BTL, Gold Star, SM Line
CIX8 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CSX / CIX8 → CI8 / CIX2 / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, China United
GLX / AG2 → NCI / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, ONE
CWX2 → HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
AG2 / RIM10 → TIP / RLI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, RCL

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Closest seaports

Nansha to Colombo

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

LKCMB

10 days 19h: Every 1-2 days

5,695 km
3,539 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

461kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Shikra	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX / CMA - KILIMA \| ONE - EA2 \| XPF - DFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM, ONE, X-Press Feeders
CSX / CIX8 / CWX2 / CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, X-Press Feeders
US4 / TP16	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 / RSI11 / CIW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, SINOL, OOCL, CMA CGM, RCL
Clanga / MSC - Clanga	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
MEX / ME5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA / CMA - KILIMA \| ONE - EA2 \| XPF - DFX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
Clanga → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FA2 → MSC - Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
MSC - Clanga → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Clanga → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NSD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX1 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL
CSS3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Clanga → Malabar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX6 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Clanga → HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 / DFX → CIP / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, X-Press Feeders
AEF / MFX → CIX5 / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, X-Press Feeders
NSD → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CSI / RFM → HLS / RLI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, Interasia
WAX1 / WAF1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX → GULFHERC/AS8 / TIP / HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, X-Press Feeders
Shikra → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Clanga → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FA2 → NIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
TZX → NIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star

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Most frequent

Shekou to Colombo

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

LKCMB

10 days 7h: Daily

5,679 km
3,529 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

484kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
CIX / CIX3 / CI3 / RKI10	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Gold Star, RCL, ZIM
Carioca	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX	Direct	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Interasia
PMX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Wan Hai, Interasia, OOCL
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd
Carioca / MSC - Carioca	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, MSC
CPX / OOCL - CPX \| YML - CPX	Direct	2-4 times a week	RCL, OOCL, Yang Ming
SAFARI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA5 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASAS2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AA7 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CGE → BTL - SGS \| CMA - CCS \| EMC - ISG \| GFS - WIS \| ML - JAC \| RCL - RIG3 \| XPF - SGX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Unifeeder

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Chengdu to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Chengdu to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Colombo

Closest seaports

Nansha to Colombo

Most frequent

Shekou to Colombo

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