Port distance

Distance from Colombo to Algeciras

The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Algeciras, Spain is 5,401 nautical miles (10,003 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

5,401nautical miles
Kilometres10,003 km
Days at sea16.1 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Colombo (LKCMB) to Algeciras (ESALG)

Days at sea from Colombo to Algeciras

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots22.5 days
12 knots18.8 days
14 knots16.1 days
16 knots14.1 days
18 knots12.5 days
20 knots11.3 days

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

Round the Cape of Good Hope

Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 9,617 NM: 4,216 NM more, about 12.5 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Colombo to Algeciras by sea.

How far is Colombo from Algeciras by sea?

The sea distance from Colombo to Algeciras is 5,401 nautical miles (10,003 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 16.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 12.5 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?

9,617 nautical miles, 4,216 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 12.5 extra days at 14 knots.