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 46 days 18h. Ships depart from Puerto Chancay (PECHY) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lima and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Puerto Chancay (PECHY) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 46 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL and OOCL.

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 1 day 10h. 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 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lima and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. American Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lima to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lima and Colombo by cargo ship is 14,054 Nautical Miles (26,027 Kilometres / 16,173 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Puerto Chancay (PECHY) 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 18,485 Kilometres (11,486 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lima to Colombo. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Lima to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

1.15t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lima to Colombo. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+9 others
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
American AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A321neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2A → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
WSA5 / TLP5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
WSA5 / TLP5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
M2A → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WSA5 / TLP5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
TLP5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TLP5 → CPX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
TLP5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM

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Lima to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lima to Colombo by Air freight

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Jorge Chávez International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

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Puerto Chancay to Colombo

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