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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Colombo is 15 days 10h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNTAO) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Qingdao (CNTAO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 15 days 10h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

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

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Colombo takes around 14h 48m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 14h 48m.

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

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

The distance between Qingdao and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,432 Nautical Miles (8,207 Kilometres / 5,100 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Qingdao to Colombo by air?

The distance between Qingdao and Colombo by air is around 5,708 Kilometres (3,547 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

365kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao 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 Qingdao to Colombo?

435kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao 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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Qingdao to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Qingdao, China to Colombo, Sri Lanka by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Qingdao to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Colombo by plane will take about 14h 48m and departs from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). 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

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

TAO

Departs from

CMB

14h 48m: Every 1-2 days

5,708 km
3,547 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

435kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others

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Qingdao to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Colombo by ship will take about 15 days 10h and departs from Qingdao (CNTAO) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Qingdao to Colombo

Port of loading

CNTAO

Port of loading

LKCMB

15 days 10h: Every 1-2 weeks

7,587 km
4,714 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

424kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WAX1 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AUN → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASAFGR → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IA9 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX4 / WAF4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WAF4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Closest seaports

Qingdao to Colombo

Port of loading

CNQDG

Port of loading

LKCMB

18 days 16h: 1-2 times a week

8,207 km
5,100 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

365kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Shikra	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CSX / CIX8 / CWX2 / ASEAN - CSX \| CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, ASEAN, China United, X-Press Feeders
NJX → TP16	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
CID → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIS1 / NSI / CIP2 / CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CID / CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → KILIMA / EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
NIS1 / CIP2 / CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Pertiwi → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX2 → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCI → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PAX → TEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TWSL
NIS1 / CIP2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PA1 / CSS1 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NIS1 / NSI / CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PA1 → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
PS8 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PA1 / CSS1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| RCL - RSU1 \| XPF - NJX → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM
NJX / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| RCL - RSU1 \| XPF - NJX → EA2 / DFX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, X-Press Feeders
ACSA2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Bengal → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KTH → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NSI → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CWX2 → DFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
SW2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → KILIMA / EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
FA1 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CV1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RSU1 → RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
KCS2 → EA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
Amberjack → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PA1 / CSS1 → PMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
KCS2 → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
Orient → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PA1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Condor → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PN3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MANB → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ACSA1 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CV1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Evergreen, Interasia
FE3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
CIX2 / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, Evergreen
CIX2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - NCX \| TSL - NCX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Condor → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Lion → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NFS → PMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Interasia
CV1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, COSCO, Interasia
NCT / CHL4 / RNT → CIX3 / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, RCL
NFS → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
CHL / RNV → CIX3 / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, OOCL, COSCO
FE5 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RSU1 → RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
NJX → EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KTP → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CT1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
NCT / CT1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Evergreen
Condor → CHEETAH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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14h 48m, Every 1-2 days

435kg CO₂e

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15 days 10h, Every 1-2 weeks

424kg CO₂e

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