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 13 days 16h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Gwangyang (KRKAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Gwangyang (KRKAN) around 13 days 16h later. These services are operated by APL, TS Lines and Emirates Shipping.

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 40m. 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 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 7h 40m.

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 4,592 Nautical Miles (8,505 Kilometres / 5,285 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Gwangyang (KRKAN).

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?

511kg 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?

327kg 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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7h 40m, 2-4 times a week

327kg CO₂e

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13 days 16h, Every 1-2 weeks

511kg 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 40m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SriLankan 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 Incheon International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

ICN

7h 40m: 2-4 times a week

5,774 km
3,588 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

327kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Malaysia Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a week	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 52m: 1-2 times a day

5,906 km
3,670 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

335kg 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 13 days 16h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Gwangyang (KRKAN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. APL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Gwangyang

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRKAN

13 days 16h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,505 km
5,285 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

511kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX / FEW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, Maersk
CME → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CIVS / AIS3 → KCIS / AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean
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Cargo flights

Colombo to Busan

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRPUS

16 days 16h: Every 2-4 weeks

8,637 km
5,367 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

667kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Swan-Sentosa	Direct	N/A	MSC
CME → AWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
SGX2 → KBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
SGX2 → KQS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
→ BIH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP → KHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS1 → TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS1 → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIP → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX5 / CIP → AUG / EC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
AS9 / CIX5 → HIXP / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → MANB / NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→ CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP / CWX → ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, ONE
→ KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX5 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → ACSA1 / WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AS9 / CIX5 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AIS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → CNS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → MEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → KME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIX → ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AS9 / CIX5 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP → AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS9 / CIX5 → VESPUCCI / NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CPX → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CPX → AUG / EC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Evergreen
CPX → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
CPX → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CPX → NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
CPX → CBX / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
CIP →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CPX → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIP → AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
CPX → PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CPX → PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen

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Most frequent

Colombo to Incheon

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

KRINC

19 days 19h: 1-2 times a day

9,395 km
5,838 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AGI → ICN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
CIP →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ ISS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CI1 → AK49	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AIS3 → ISS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
SGX2 → ANX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
SGX2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
SGX2 → HPS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
SGX2 → IHP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
SGX2 → BTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
→ ANX	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
ESA2 → AK49	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI1 / CIX1 / RSI11 → CHL / RNV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, RCL
CPX → CHL / CHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Yang Ming

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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 Gwangyang

Cargo flights

Colombo to Busan

Most frequent

Colombo to Incheon

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