Distance from Colombo to Felixstowe
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Felixstowe, United Kingdom is 6,711 nautical miles (12,429 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Felixstowe
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 28.0 days |
| 12 knots | 23.3 days |
| 14 knots | 20.0 days |
| 16 knots | 17.5 days |
| 18 knots | 15.5 days |
| 20 knots | 14.0 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 10,624 NM: 3,913 NM more, about 11.6 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Colombo to Felixstowe by sea.
How far is Colombo from Felixstowe by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Felixstowe is 6,711 nautical miles (12,429 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Felixstowe?
About 20.0 days at sea at 14 knots, 15.5 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?
10,624 nautical miles, 3,913 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 11.6 extra days at 14 knots.
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