Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Taipei to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Taipei and Colombo is 8 days 4h. Ships depart from Keelung (TWKEL) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Taipei and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Keelung (TWKEL) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 8 days 4h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Taipei to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Taipei to Colombo takes around 14h 23m. Flights depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Taipei and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 14h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Taipei and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Taipei and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 23m. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Taipei to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Taipei and Colombo by cargo ship is 3,598 Nautical Miles (6,663 Kilometres / 4,140 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Keelung (TWKEL) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Taipei to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Taipei and Colombo by air is around 5,719 Kilometres (3,554 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Taipei to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

599kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Taipei to Colombo. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Taipei to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

318kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Taipei to Colombo. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Malaysia Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+5 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SH1 → AE7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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