Durban to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Durban to Colombo

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Air Freight

18h 48m, 2-4 times a day

385kg CO₂

Container Ship

10 days 2h, 1-2 times a week

665kg CO₂
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Durban to Colombo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Colombo by plane will take about 18h 48m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

Departs from

18h 48m
2-4 times a day
9,926 km
6,168 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

385kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+4 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A350-900+1 others
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Durban to Colombo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Colombo by ship will take about 10 days 2h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) 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 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Colombo

Port of loading

Port of loading

10 days 2h
1-2 times a week
7,308 km
4,541 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

665kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIngwe
Direct1-2 times a weekMSC
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