Colombo to Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ningbo, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Colombo to Ningbo

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Air Freight

13h 37m, Every 1-2 days

235kg CO₂

Container Ship

10 days 13h, 2-4 times a week

739kg CO₂
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Colombo to Ningbo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Ningbo by plane will take about 13h 37m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 37m
Every 1-2 days
5,063 km
3,146 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

235kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MUChina Eastern Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-500 (winglets)+1 others
Carrier Identifier: CXCathay Pacific
2-4 times a weekAirbus A330-300+1 others
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Colombo to Ningbo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Ningbo by ship will take about 10 days 13h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Ningbo

Port of loading

Port of loading

10 days 13h
2-4 times a week
6,966 km
4,328 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

739kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAS1 / CJX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, X-Press Feeders
Carrier Identifier: MSCUSantana
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: SKLUSGX2 / CME / JFX
DirectN/ASinokor, Heung-A, X-Press Feeders, TS Lines
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