Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lima and Colombo is 55 days. Ships depart from Paita (PEPAI) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lima and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Paita (PEPAI) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 55 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lima to Colombo takes around 2 days 6h. Flights depart from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lima and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart n/a. These flights are serviced by  and the typical transit time is around 2 days 6h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Lima and Colombo. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lima to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lima and Colombo by cargo ship is 12,129 Nautical Miles (22,464 Kilometres / 13,958 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Paita (PEPAI) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lima to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lima and Colombo by air is around 18,950 Kilometres (11,775 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC ZLATA R+27 others
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