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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tianjin and Colombo is 17 days 16h. Ships depart from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tianjin and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 17 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, APL, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from Tianjin to Colombo takes around 8h 35m. Flights depart from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Tianjin and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Capital Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 35m.

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

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

The distance between Tianjin and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,397 Nautical Miles (8,143 Kilometres / 5,060 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Tianjin to Colombo by air?

The distance between Tianjin and Colombo by air is around 5,225 Kilometres (3,247 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

762kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tianjin 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 Tianjin to Colombo?

440kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tianjin 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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Tianjin to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tianjin to Colombo by plane will take about 8h 35m and departs from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Capital Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

PKX

Departs from

CMB

8h 35m: Every 1-2 weeks

5,121 km
3,182 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

424kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Capital Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
VietJet Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321

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Closest airports

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

TSN

Departs from

CMB

14h 40m: 2-4 times a week

5,225 km
3,247 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

440kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-700+4 others
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Tianjin to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tianjin to Colombo by ship will take about 17 days 16h and departs from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to Colombo

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

LKCMB

17 days 16h: Every 2-4 weeks

8,143 km
5,060 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

762kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS1 / A04 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS3 / A09 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UMXAPL → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
tbn / MECL1 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS1 / A04 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS3 / A09 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UMX / UMXAPL → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
UMXAPL → TVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WAF7 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS5 / A14 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MIDAS2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Colombo

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

LKCMB

22 days 4h: 1-2 times a week

8,814 km
5,477 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

689kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Shikra	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 / CI3 / RKI10	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Gold Star, RCL, ZIM
FAL8 → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Pertiwi → Shikra	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
PJX → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ASEAN
MANB → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ACSA1 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CEN → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NUE2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
KTP → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CI8 / CIX2 → CSX / CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, China United
CHL / RNV → CIX3 / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, RCL, COSCO
KTP → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPS → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NJX → CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
RSU1 → RKI10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
BOHAI → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Pertiwi → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MANB → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
ACSA1 → CIMEX3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
WSA4 / TLP2 → PMX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CIM → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZMP → CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
CIX2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCT → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CIM → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
HBB → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TCX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 / ECX2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
HBB → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HBB / AAC2 / PCN3 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CS3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CS3 → PMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai
PA1 / CSS1 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PA1 / CSS1 → PMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL, COSCO

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Ocean routes from Tianjin to Colombo

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Air Freight

8h 35m, Every 1-2 weeks

424kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 16h, Every 2-4 weeks

762kg CO₂e

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Tianjin to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tianjin to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Tianjin to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to Colombo

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