Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Adelaide is 21 days 22h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Adelaide (AUADL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Adelaide (AUADL) around 21 days 22h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombo to Adelaide takes around 16h 42m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Adelaide International Airport (ADL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Colombo and Adelaide. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombo to Adelaide by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Adelaide by cargo ship is 6,254 Nautical Miles (11,583 Kilometres / 7,197 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Adelaide (AUADL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombo to Adelaide by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Adelaide by air is around 8,161 Kilometres (5,071 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Adelaide. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

288kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Adelaide. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CI1 / CIX1 → AAA1 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → AAA1 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA2 / TLA2 / ES2 / SA5 → AAA1 / AA1 → AAA2 / AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL, Yang Ming
ESA2 / TLA2 / ES2 → AAA1 / AA1 → ASAL / ASA / AA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
EAX4 → AAA1 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
EAX4 → AAA1 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
WAX / FEW3 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
WAX → South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → South East Asia Australia - South loop →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ South East Asia Australia - South loop →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
IEX2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA → South East Asia Australia - South loop →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW3 → Southern Star → GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA → South East Asia Australia - South loop → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
→ Southern Star → GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SIG → NZ1 → AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA2 → NZ1 → AU1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FEW3 → Southern Star → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ Southern Star → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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