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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Yokohama and Colombo is 17 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 Yokohama and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 17 days 21h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Wan Hai, ONE, ONE, HMM, Interasia, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Interasia, ONE, ONE and TS Lines.

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

The quickest flight from Yokohama to Colombo takes around 9h 36m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Yokohama 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 36m.

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

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

The distance between Yokohama and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,765 Nautical Miles (8,824 Kilometres / 5,483 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yokohama (JPYOK) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Yokohama to Colombo by air?

The distance between Yokohama and Colombo by air is around 6,989 Kilometres (4,343 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 Yokohama to Colombo by sea?

822kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Yokohama 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 Yokohama to Colombo?

463kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Yokohama 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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Yokohama to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Yokohama to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Colombo by plane will take about 9h 36m 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 36m: 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

16h 32m: Every 1-2 days

6,989 km
4,343 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

463kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Yokohama to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Colombo by ship will take about 17 days 21h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE 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

17 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,379 km
5,207 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

908kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTP → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JS3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JS3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JH2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FE1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JS3 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JS3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NS1 / JS3 → HLS / TIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia, ONE
FE1 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JS3 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SJX2/SJX5 → CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines

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Closest seaports

Yokohama to Colombo

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

LKCMB

20 days: Every 2-4 weeks

8,824 km
5,483 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

822kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JPX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SKT5 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTV1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
WSA8 / TLP8 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → TVI / CMA - TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JCV → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
WC4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SKT5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CJ29 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JPX → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JP1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JPX → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JPX → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
TLP8 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
WC4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
VTX3 → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean

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Most frequent

Chiba to Colombo

Port of loading

JPCHB

Port of loading

LKCMB

24 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,119 km
5,666 mi.

1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

884kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NS5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS5 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS5 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
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Ocean routes from Yokohama to Colombo

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Air Freight

9h 36m, 2-4 times a week

494kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

908kg CO₂e

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Yokohama to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Yokohama 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

Yokohama to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Colombo

Closest seaports

Yokohama to Colombo

Most frequent

Chiba to Colombo

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