Port distance

Distance from Colombo to Jebel Ali

The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 1,914 nautical miles (3,545 km), on the route ships sail.

1,914nautical miles
Kilometres3,545 km
Days at sea5.7 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Colombo (LKCMB) to Jebel Ali (AEJEA)

Days at sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots8.0 days
12 knots6.6 days
14 knots5.7 days
16 knots5.0 days
18 knots4.4 days
20 knots4.0 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 Jebel Ali, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Colombo to Jebel Ali by sea.

How far is Colombo from Jebel Ali by sea?

The sea distance from Colombo to Jebel Ali is 1,914 nautical miles (3,545 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Jebel Ali?

About 5.7 days at sea at 14 knots, 4.4 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.