How long does it take to ship a container from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka is 32 days 22h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 32 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by air freight?

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka takes around 10h 30m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Air India, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines, Air India, IndiGo and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 10h 30m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. 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 United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by ship?

The distance between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 10,950 Nautical Miles (20,279 Kilometres / 12,601 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by air?

The distance between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka by air is around 8,725 Kilometres (5,422 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by sea?

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. 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 United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

639kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. 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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United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by Air freight

The quickest way to get from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by plane will take about 10h 30m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. SriLankan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CMB

10h 30m: Every 1-2 days

8,725 km
5,422 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

639kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

LGW

Departs from

CMB

22h 56m: 1-2 times a day

13,637 km
8,474 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

631kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by Container ship

The quickest way to get from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by ship will take about 32 days 22h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Colombo

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

LKCMB

32 days 22h: 1-2 times a week

20,279 km
12,601 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → Peru Feeder	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → JAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → Peru Feeder	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WCC / EWX → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
DUBLINRS - X → FAL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → Safina / ML - Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Malabar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → Safina / ML - Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MSC - Levante Express → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FEW5 → ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IPAK → IOR3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → ARABIAN SEA SHUTTLE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC To WAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ME1 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC To WAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IPAK → IOR3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME1 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Albatros → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Levante Express / MSC - Levante Express → IPAK / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Felixstowe to Colombo

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

LKCMB

36 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

21,361 km
13,273 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

820kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FEMEX1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Albatros → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU7 / LL3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE7 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Albatros → CHEETAH	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE7 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Albatros → AES	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Canada Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Mexico Gulf Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
FE6 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EMX → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE6 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

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Air Freight

10h 30m, Every 1-2 days

639kg CO₂e

Container Ship

32 days 22h, 1-2 times a week

1.39t CO₂e

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United Kingdom to Sri Lanka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Colombo

Most frequent

Felixstowe to Colombo

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