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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Cardiff is 27 days 16h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Cardiff?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 27 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Colombo to Cardiff takes around 18h 9m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS).

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Cardiff?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Bristol Airport (BRS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Edelweiss Air and the typical transit time is around 18h 9m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Colombo and Cardiff. 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 Colombo to Cardiff by ship?

The distance between Colombo and Cardiff by cargo ship is 10,652 Nautical Miles (19,727 Kilometres / 12,258 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Colombo to Cardiff by air?

The distance between Colombo and Cardiff by air is around 8,954 Kilometres (5,564 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

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

875kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Cardiff. 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 Colombo to Cardiff?

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Cardiff. 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.

Go to App

Sri Lanka

→

United Kingdom

Colombo to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cardiff, United Kingdom by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Colombo to Cardiff by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Cardiff by plane will take about 18h 9m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Bristol Airport (BRS). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Edelweiss Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Bristol Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

BRS

18h 9m: 1-2 times a week

8,954 km
5,564 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Edelweiss Air	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Air routes from Colombo to Cardiff

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

Explore routes See schedules

Colombo to Cardiff by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Cardiff by ship will take about 27 days 16h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). 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

Colombo to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

GBLGP

27 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

19,994 km
12,424 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PKS / M03 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Safina / ML - Safina → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Safina / ML - Safina → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MIAX / AIM → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PKS / M03 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MEWA → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MIAX / AIM → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
Ingwe → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NCI → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEWA → ME1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Closest seaports

Colombo to Southampton

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

GBSOU

29 days 18h: 1-2 times a week

19,727 km
12,258 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

875kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PMX → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA5 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CP1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FAL8 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
KILIMA → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
NCI → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX3 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIX2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GULFHERC/AS8 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
C3MAPL / AGI → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CPX → LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Britannia → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AES → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PIKEX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
C3MAPL / AGI → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PMX → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
C3MAPL / AGI → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
PMX → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AA7 → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IPE2 / WIN → TAE / AT1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Ocean routes from Colombo to Cardiff

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

Explore routes See schedules

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

18h 9m, 1-2 times a week

447kg CO₂e

Container Ship

27 days 16h, 2-4 times a week

1.01t CO₂e

About Fluent Cargo

Fluent Cargo is shipment and transport planning tool that is helping to digitize the global freight industry. See all your cargo options in one place, plan and track your next international shipment in seconds.

More about shipping cargo and freight from Colombo to Cardiff by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 27 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk and Maersk.

Colombo to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombo to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Bristol Airport

Colombo to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Colombo to Southampton

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

More about shipping cargo and freight from Colombo to Cardiff by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Colombo

Shipping to Cardiff