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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Phnom Penh and Colombo is 8 days 7h. Ships depart from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Phnom Penh and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 8 days 7h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, HMM, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Interasia, Interasia, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Interasia, Wan Hai, Interasia, OOCL, OOCL, Yang Ming, OOCL, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Phnom Penh to Colombo takes around 5h 8m. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Phnom Penh and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 8m.

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

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

The distance between Phnom Penh and Colombo by cargo ship is 2,235 Nautical Miles (4,139 Kilometres / 2,572 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kampong Saom (KHKOS) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Phnom Penh to Colombo by air?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Colombo by air is around 3,366 Kilometres (2,092 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

397kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Phnom Penh 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.

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

217kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Phnom Penh 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.

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Phnom Penh to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Phnom Penh to Colombo by plane will take about 5h 8m and departs from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. VietJet Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

SGN

Departs from

CMB

5h 8m: Every 1-2 days

2,970 km
1,845 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

213kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
VietJet Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787+2 others
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Closest airports

Sihanoukville International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

KOS

Departs from

CMB

11h 24m: 2-4 times a week

3,366 km
2,092 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

217kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
AirAsia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Air routes from Phnom Penh to Colombo

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Phnom Penh to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Phnom Penh to Colombo by ship will take about 8 days 7h and departs from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Vung Tau to Colombo

Port of loading

VNVUT

Port of loading

LKCMB

8 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

4,143 km
2,575 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

359kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EC3	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai
TVI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM2 / WM2 → PMX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
TVI → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AA7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
AEU7 / LL3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EC3 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
BEX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE7 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX1 → CIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
CNC - SGS → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AA7 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai
FE1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
BEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AFL → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TVI → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AUG → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CNC - SGS → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VTI → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PVCS → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
GME2 / GCC1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PEX3 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CAX1 / TLC1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
BTX / ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT → CSX / CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ASEAN
AP1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
NS5 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
AP1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
NS5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
LL3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EM1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FE1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WM2 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL
EC3 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE7 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC3 → NCI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
MEX1 → CIX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
MTE → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GCC1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TLC1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
PS7 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TVI → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MEX / AEM2 / WM2 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CNC - SGS → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NE7 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
BEX → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen

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Closest seaports

Kampong Saom to Colombo

Port of loading

KHKOS

Port of loading

LKCMB

11 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

4,139 km
2,572 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

397kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHS → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IA88 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHS / RCX2 → CIX3 / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, RCL
IA9 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IA9 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIH → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KVX / CVT → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
SHS → AEU9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
KO1 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHS → PMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
CVT → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KO1 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KOUPREY → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ML - IA10 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SIH → EA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
SHS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHS → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VTS → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KVX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KOUPREY → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KVX / CVT → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KOUPREY → CHEETAH	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
VCS → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KOUPREY → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CS2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
VTS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CTX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CSX1 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SITC - VTX8 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
RBC2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CS2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
CSX1 / SKV / COSCO - CSX1 \| GSL - SKV \| INTERA - CSX \| XPF - CSX → CIX3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, COSCO, Gold Star
CSX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
CSX1 / CSX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Interasia
CTK → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CTK → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Ocean routes from Phnom Penh to Colombo

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Air Freight

5h 8m, Every 1-2 days

213kg CO₂e

Container Ship

8 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

359kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 8 days 7h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, HMM, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Interasia, Interasia, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Interasia, Wan Hai, Interasia, OOCL, OOCL, Yang Ming, OOCL, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen and Evergreen.

Phnom Penh to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Phnom Penh to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Sihanoukville International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Phnom Penh to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vung Tau to Colombo

Closest seaports

Kampong Saom to Colombo

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