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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Munich is 28 days 15h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Munich?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 28 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from Colombo to Munich takes around 17h 7m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Munich Airport (MUC).

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Munich?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Munich Airport (MUC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 7m.

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

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

The distance between Colombo and Munich by cargo ship is 11,241 Nautical Miles (20,817 Kilometres / 12,935 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

What is the distance between Colombo to Munich by air?

The distance between Colombo and Munich by air is around 7,923 Kilometres (4,923 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Munich Airport (MUC).

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

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Munich. 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 Munich?

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Munich. 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 Munich by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Munich by plane will take about 17h 7m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Munich Airport (MUC). 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 Munich Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

MUC

17h 7m: 1-2 times a day

7,923 km
4,923 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Colombo to Munich by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Munich by ship will take about 28 days 15h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Rotterdam (NLRTM). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Rotterdam

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

NLRTM

28 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

20,708 km
12,867 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

2.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX / ME2	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Colombo to Hamburg

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

DEHAM

32 days 23h: 2-4 times a week

20,817 km
12,935 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
IEX / ME2	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Britannia → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU9 / LL7 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Britannia → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → WCC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Britannia → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INX / IOX / ISE → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EPIC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MINA / WM3 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PKS / M03 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Safina / ML - Safina → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PKS / M03 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MINA / WM3 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Safina / ML - Safina → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Safina / ML - Safina → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Mawingu Express → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Britannia → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CP1 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SA5 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KILIMA → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NCI → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
EPIC → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPX → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KILIMA → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GULFHERC/AS8 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
GULFHERC/AS8 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA2 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA5 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CP1 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from Colombo to Munich

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Air Freight

17h 7m, 1-2 times a day

417kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 15h, 2-4 times a week

2.01t CO₂e

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Colombo to Munich By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombo to Munich by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Munich Airport

Colombo to Munich by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Rotterdam

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Colombo to Hamburg

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