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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and South Korea is 16 days 1h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Pyeongtaek (KRPTK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Sri Lanka and South Korea?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Pyeongtaek (KRPTK) around 16 days 1h later. These services are operated by Sinokor and Sinokor.

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

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to South Korea takes around 7h 27m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and South Korea?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines, Air China, Thai Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 7h 27m.

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

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

The distance between Sri Lanka and South Korea by cargo ship is 4,469 Nautical Miles (8,277 Kilometres / 5,143 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Pyeongtaek (KRPTK).

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to South Korea by air?

The distance between Sri Lanka and South Korea by air is around 5,774 Kilometres (3,588 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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

802kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to South Korea. 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 South Korea?

425kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to South Korea. 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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Sri Lanka to South Korea By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

7h 27m, 1-2 times a week

425kg CO₂e

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16 days 1h, 1-2 times a week

802kg CO₂e

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Sri Lanka to South Korea by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to South Korea by plane will take about 7h 27m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. SriLankan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

ICN

7h 27m: 1-2 times a week

5,774 km
3,588 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

425kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-500 (winglets)
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Gimhae International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

PUS

14h 56m: 1-2 times a day

5,906 km
3,670 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

376kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
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Sri Lanka to South Korea by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to South Korea by ship will take about 16 days 1h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Pyeongtaek (KRPTK). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Sinokor is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Pyeongtaek

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRPTK

16 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

8,277 km
5,143 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

802kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SGX2 → PQS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
SGX2 → PSS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
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Cargo flights

Colombo to Busan

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRPUS

18 days 6h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,637 km
5,367 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

655kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CWX → FI1 / AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, SILMAR
SGX2 → KBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
SGX2 → KQS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
CIX2 → AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
Empire / ZBA → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CIX3 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AGI → AEU2 / FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
CPX → AEU2 / FAL1 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
CIX2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GULFHERC/AS8 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ BIH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP → KHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FEW3 → A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Safina → A14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIP → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SIG →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX3 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
CIX3 → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → NUE2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
AIS3 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NMS → PNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
NIX → ZCP → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AIS3 → KMSK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIX → ZCP → ZCP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ZIM
CIX3 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
AIS3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NIX → ZGC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CIX5 / CIP → EC4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, ONE
CIX3 → WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → HIXP / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → MANB / NUE2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→ CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ KMSK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CIX5 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→ FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → ACSA1 / WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AS9 / CIX5 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIX3 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIX → ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AIS3 → NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Most frequent

Colombo to Incheon

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRINC

18 days 17h: 1-2 times a day

8,290 km
5,151 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

693kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEW3 → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGI → ICN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AIS3 → ISS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
→ ISS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CI1 → AK49	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ AK49	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SGX2 → ANX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
SGX2 / CME →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, TS Lines
CME → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
SGX2 → IHP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
SGX2 → HPS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
→ ANX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
→ KHP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CWX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CWX → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
→ CT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
→ KPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CI1 / CIX1 / RSI11 → CHL / RNV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, RCL

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Sri Lanka to South Korea by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Incheon International Airport

Most frequent

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Gimhae International Airport

Sri Lanka to South Korea by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Pyeongtaek

Cargo flights

Colombo to Busan

Most frequent

Colombo to Incheon

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