Port distance

Distance from Busan to Colombo

The sea distance from Busan, South Korea to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,136 nautical miles (7,660 km), on the route ships sail.

4,136nautical miles
Kilometres7,660 km
Days at sea12.3 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Busan (KRPUS) to Colombo (LKCMB)

Days at sea from Busan to Colombo

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots17.2 days
12 knots14.4 days
14 knots12.3 days
16 knots10.8 days
18 knots9.6 days
20 knots8.6 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Busan the route runs without any canal transit to Colombo, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Busan to Colombo by sea.

How far is Busan from Colombo by sea?

The sea distance from Busan to Colombo is 4,136 nautical miles (7,660 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Busan to Colombo?

About 12.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 9.6 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.