Distance from Colombo to Djibouti
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Djibouti is 2,203 nautical miles (4,080 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Djibouti
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 9.2 days |
| 12 knots | 7.6 days |
| 14 knots | 6.6 days |
| 16 knots | 5.7 days |
| 18 knots | 5.1 days |
| 20 knots | 4.6 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Colombo the route runs without any canal transit to Djibouti, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
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Other port distances
Colombo to Djibouti by sea.
How far is Colombo from Djibouti by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Djibouti is 2,203 nautical miles (4,080 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Djibouti?
About 6.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 5.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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