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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and San Diego is 30 days 7h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Long Beach (USLGB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and San Diego?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 30 days 7h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, ONE, COSCO, HMM, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE and Yang Ming.

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

The quickest flight from Colombo to San Diego takes around 24h 48m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How often do planes fly between Colombo and San Diego?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 48m.

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

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

The distance between Colombo and San Diego by cargo ship is 9,526 Nautical Miles (17,643 Kilometres / 10,963 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Long Beach (USLGB).

What is the distance between Colombo to San Diego by air?

The distance between Colombo and San Diego by air is around 15,531 Kilometres (9,651 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

1.06t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to San Diego. 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 San Diego by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to San Diego by plane will take about 24h 48m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

LAX

24h 48m: Every 1-2 days

15,531 km
9,651 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Daily	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Colombo to San Diego by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to San Diego by ship will take about 30 days 7h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Long Beach (USLGB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Long Beach

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

USLGB

30 days 7h: Every 2-4 weeks

17,643 km
10,963 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIX5 → SEA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SE1 / AE12 → NAF / TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WAX2 → YANGTSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW3 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KILIMA → BOHAI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
WAX2 → BOHAI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX5 → CEN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
Britannia → Orient	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CIX5 → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
KILIMA → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / CP3 / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL
WAX2 → YANGTSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
TVI → YANGTSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
WAX2 → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CMA - TVI → MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
WAX2 → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
JTI → MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
GULFHERC/AS8 / CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → YANGTSE / CP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
C3MAPL / AGI → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
AGI → MP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
Ingwe → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SA5 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EA2 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP1 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NCI → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Colombo to Los Angeles

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

USLAX

38 days 10h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,685 km
12,232 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AIX / PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, ALX, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL
AS6 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → WC1 / TP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
KILIMA → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW3 → TP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CWX / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, X-Press Feeders
DFX → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
CIP → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
WAX2 / CMA - WAX2 \| ML - FEW3 → CJX / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
CP1 → VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA2 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX2 → GEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → HBB / AAC2 / PCN3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AE12 → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX2 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA5 → SSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
AS6 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CP1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA2 → VSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → VSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CP1 → VSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SE1 / AE12 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX2 → HBB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CP1 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX2 → HBB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TVI → GEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA → HBB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CP1 → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TVI → CJX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CPX → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIX5 → CPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EA2 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA5 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CP1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTI → CP4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → HBB / AAC2 / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Colombo to San Diego

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Air Freight

24h 48m, Every 1-2 days

1.06t CO₂e

Container Ship

30 days 7h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.32t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 30 days 7h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, ONE, COSCO, HMM, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE and Yang Ming.

Colombo to San Diego By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombo to San Diego by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Colombo to San Diego by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Long Beach

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