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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Colombo is 19 days 21h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 19 days 21h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, ONE, Wan Hai, ONE, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, China United, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Colombo takes around 9h 15m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Colombo?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 15m.

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

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

The distance between Tokyo and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,734 Nautical Miles (8,767 Kilometres / 5,448 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Tokyo to Colombo by air?

The distance between Tokyo and Colombo by air is around 6,844 Kilometres (4,252 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

740kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Colombo?

505kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo 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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Tokyo to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Tokyo to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Colombo by plane will take about 9h 15m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SriLankan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

CMB

9h 15m: 2-4 times a week

6,902 km
4,289 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

494kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

CMB

16hrs: Every 1-2 days

6,844 km
4,252 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

505kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Tokyo to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Colombo by ship will take about 19 days 21h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Colombo

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

LKCMB

19 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,767 km
5,448 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

740kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JTP → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSM3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JSM3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NS1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTP / JH2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Evergreen
JH2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CNC - JP8 → CSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
SKT5 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
TPN → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JPX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SKT2 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

Yokohama to Colombo

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

LKCMB

43 days 11h: 2-4 times a week

16,213 km
10,075 mi.

Direct
12 stops

Estimated emissions

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JTI / HLS2	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, X-Press Feeders
OCR → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
WSA8 / TLP8 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AX4 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SKT5 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CJ29 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WC4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SKT2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JCV → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
SA2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TLP8 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
NW3 / AX3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
NW2 / AX2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP5 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AX4 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
A06 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JPH → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTV / COSCO - JTV → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CJ29 / NKT1 → CI1 / CIW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, SINOL
WSA8 / TLP8 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NSX → CWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
NJ1 → CIW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SINOL
SKT5 → CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Tokyo to Colombo

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Air Freight

9h 15m, 2-4 times a week

494kg CO₂e

Container Ship

19 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

740kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Tokyo to Colombo by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 19 days 21h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, ONE, Wan Hai, ONE, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, China United, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

Tokyo to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tokyo to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Tokyo to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Colombo

Most frequent

Yokohama to Colombo

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