How long does it take to ship a container from Sri Lanka to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and China is 9 days 21h. Ships depart from Hambantota (LKHBA) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Sri Lanka and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Hambantota (LKHBA) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 9 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Sri Lanka to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to China takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and China?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways and AirAsia and the typical transit time is around 5h 20m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Sri Lanka and China?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Sri Lanka and China. 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 Sri Lanka to China by ship?

The distance between Sri Lanka and China by cargo ship is 2,945 Nautical Miles (5,454 Kilometres / 3,389 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hambantota (LKHBA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to China by air?

The distance between Sri Lanka and China by air is around 3,161 Kilometres (1,964 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Sri Lanka to China by sea?

528kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to China. 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 Sri Lanka to China?

299kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to China. 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

5h 20m, 2-4 times a week

299kg CO₂e

Container Ship

9 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

528kg CO₂e

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Sri Lanka to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to China by plane will take about 5h 20m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week 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 Kunming Changshui International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

KMG

5h 20m: 2-4 times a week

3,161 km
1,964 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

299kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
AirAsia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
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Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

CKG

12h 52m: 2-4 times a day

3,792 km
2,356 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

372kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others

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Air routes from Sri Lanka to China

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Sri Lanka to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to China by ship will take about 9 days 21h and departs from Hambantota (LKHBA) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hambantota to Yantian

Port of loading

LKHBA

Port of loading

CNYTN

9 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

5,454 km
3,389 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

528kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cargo flights

Colombo to Nansha

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

CNNSA

13 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

5,734 km
3,563 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

556kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US4 / TP16	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PMX → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
NWAFEX → SCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CPS / CWX → CSS / CM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ZIM
LL6 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
NIX → CM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
PMX → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
CPX → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SSA → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
Z7S →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CI1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
SIG →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PMX → CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
LL6 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AS9 → CMS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW3 → TP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 / ESA2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CPX → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → CMS2 / CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPX → CSS2 / CME	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, Yang Ming
→ Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TIP →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AGI → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ Shapla	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
EA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
PMX → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS9 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPX → CSS1 / PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Yang Ming
AGI → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CWX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
CWX → JTK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
AS9 → CSEE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS9 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIP / CWX → CP3CNC / 9HI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, ONE
CIP / CPS / CWX → ASA / SAS / SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE, PIL, ZIM
ESA2 / TLA2 → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS9 / CWX → SEA / BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, CMA CGM
SEAS2 → CSEE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
ESA2 / ESA3 → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AS6 → CSEE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → CP3CNC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CI1 → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / SSA → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
AS6 → CP3CNC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PMX → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
→ CSEE	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
CI1 / CIX1 → ZAX2 / SAF2 / SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ZIM
→ ACSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ CP3CNC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PMX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NIX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AS6 / RSI11 → SEA / RMM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, RCL
→ SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
NCI →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ CT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
→ JST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
→ CTK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AEU5 / CEM → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
SIG →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Samudera
HLS → SVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
HLS → JST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
RLI → RBS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
TIP →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Samudera
HLS →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
CPX → KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CPX → WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPX → ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
→ RMM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL

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Most frequent

Colombo to Shanghai

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

CNSHG

11 days 6h: 2-4 times a week

7,103 km
4,414 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

688kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PMX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL, Wan Hai
KILIMA	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 / RSI11	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, China United, RCL, ZIM
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX3 / CIVS / NIX / AIS3 / RIE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, ZIM, Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, Gold Star, RCL
PMX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL, Wan Hai
AS9 / AIS4 / CIP / CPS / CWX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, TS Lines, Evergreen, CMA CGM, King Ocean, ONE, PIL, ZIM
CPX	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, Evergreen, RCL, Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Sri Lanka to China

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Sri Lanka to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Sri Lanka to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Sri Lanka to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hambantota to Yantian

Cargo flights

Colombo to Nansha

Most frequent

Colombo to Shanghai

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