Distance from Colombo to Piraeus
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Piraeus, Greece is 4,075 nautical miles (7,547 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Piraeus
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 17.0 days |
| 12 knots | 14.1 days |
| 14 knots | 12.1 days |
| 16 knots | 10.6 days |
| 18 knots | 9.4 days |
| 20 knots | 8.5 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 11,115 NM: 7,040 NM more, about 21.0 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
Plan another route with the free port distance calculator: any two of 1,300+ ports, with or without each canal.
Other port distances
Colombo to Piraeus by sea.
How far is Colombo from Piraeus by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Piraeus is 4,075 nautical miles (7,547 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Piraeus?
About 12.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 9.4 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?
11,115 nautical miles, 7,040 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 21.0 extra days at 14 knots.
Let us set up your trial.
Tell us about your operation and when suits you. We will write back to confirm a meeting and get your organisation set up.
Thank you. Your request is with us.
We will write to to confirm the meeting and set up your trial.
