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 18 days 4h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Yokohama and Colombo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 18 days 4h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM and Wan Hai.

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 29m. 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, China Eastern Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 9h 29m.

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 4,707 Nautical Miles (8,718 Kilometres / 5,417 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 6,844 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 Yokohama to Colombo by sea?

818kg 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?

478kg 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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Air Freight

9h 29m, 2-4 times a week

494kg CO₂e

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18 days 4h, 1-2 times a week

756kg CO₂e

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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 29m 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 29m: 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
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

CMB

16h 29m: Every 1-2 days

6,844 km
4,252 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a week	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 18 days 4h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Colombo

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

LKCMB

18 days 4h: 1-2 times a week

8,379 km
5,207 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

756kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP1 → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FUJI / FP1 → KILIMA / EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
PS1 / FP1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, HMM
PS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FUJI → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FUJI → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JH2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FP1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 / FP1 → CIX2 / NCI → CIX5 / CIP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Evergreen
PS1 / FP1 → CIX5 / CIP → CIX2 / NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
FUJI / FP1 → GULFHERC/AS8 / TIP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, CMA CGM
FUJI → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Closest seaports

Yokohama to Colombo

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

LKCMB

22 days 5h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,718 km
5,417 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

818kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JTS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA6 / TLP6 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTV1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTS → SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTV → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
WC4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SJJS - SJK2/SJH2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
COSCO - SKT6 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JCV → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
WSA8 / TLP8 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JP1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TLP6 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JTS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
JTS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WC4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JTV1 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
VTX3 → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
JTV / COSCO - JTV → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTS → CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TLP8 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TP5 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
VTX3 / KMTC - VTX3 \| SITC - VTX3 → CWS / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, King Ocean
SITC - PBT1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
A06 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Kawasaki to Colombo

Port of loading

JPKWS

Port of loading

LKCMB

25 days: 1-2 times a week

9,102 km
5,656 mi.

1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

828kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NS5 → AA7	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai
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Yokohama to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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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

Kawasaki to Colombo

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