Port distance

Distance from Colombo to Durban

The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Durban, South Africa is 3,770 nautical miles (6,983 km), on the route ships sail.

3,770nautical miles
Kilometres6,983 km
Days at sea11.2 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Colombo (LKCMB) to Durban (ZADUR)

Days at sea from Colombo to Durban

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots15.7 days
12 knots13.1 days
14 knots11.2 days
16 knots9.8 days
18 knots8.7 days
20 knots7.9 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 Durban, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Colombo to Durban by sea.

How far is Colombo from Durban by sea?

The sea distance from Colombo to Durban is 3,770 nautical miles (6,983 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 11.2 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.