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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Dresden is 31 days 14h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Bremerhaven (DEBRV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Dresden?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Bremerhaven (DEBRV) around 31 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Colombo to Dresden takes around 16h 57m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Dresden?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Arkia Israeli Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 57m.

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

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

The distance between Colombo and Dresden by cargo ship is 10,968 Nautical Miles (20,312 Kilometres / 12,621 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

What is the distance between Colombo to Dresden by air?

The distance between Colombo and Dresden by air is around 7,994 Kilometres (4,967 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Dresden. 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 Dresden?

634kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Dresden. 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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Colombo to Dresden By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

16h 57m, 1-2 times a day

475kg CO₂e

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31 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.06t CO₂e

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Colombo to Dresden by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Dresden by plane will take about 16h 57m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

PRG

16h 57m: 1-2 times a day

7,840 km
4,872 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

475kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
FlyDubai	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Arkia Israeli Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Closest airports

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

LEJ

17h 56m: Every 1-2 days

7,994 km
4,967 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

634kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

BER

17hrs: 1-2 times a day

8,004 km
4,973 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
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Colombo to Dresden by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Dresden by ship will take about 31 days 14h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Bremerhaven (DEBRV). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks 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 Bremerhaven

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

DEBRV

31 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

20,144 km
12,517 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AES → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOX → IBC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Britannia → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOX / ISE → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
IOX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CJX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Safina → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
INDUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIAX / AIM → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 / TP16 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IPE2 / WIN → TAX / AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO

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Closest seaports

Colombo to Hamburg

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

DEHAM

31 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

20,312 km
12,621 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.18t 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
INX / IOX / ISE / HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
NEWMO → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MINA / WM3 → NET2 / DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Britannia → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3 → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
INX / IOX / ISE → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Britannia → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3 → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
Safina → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOX → LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Safina → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → FE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SA5 → FE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
MINA / WM3 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TIP → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Shikra → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NCI → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX3 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPX → LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
GULFHERC/AS8 / TIP → FUJI / FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
CPX → LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Ocean routes from Colombo to Dresden

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Colombo to Dresden By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Colombo to Dresden by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague

Closest airports

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Colombo to Dresden by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Bremerhaven

Closest seaports

Colombo to Hamburg

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