Distance from Colombo to Port Said
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Port Said, Egypt is 3,496 nautical miles (6,474 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Port Said
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 14.6 days |
| 12 knots | 12.1 days |
| 14 knots | 10.4 days |
| 16 knots | 9.1 days |
| 18 knots | 8.1 days |
| 20 knots | 7.3 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 11,541 NM: 8,045 NM more, about 23.9 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Colombo to Port Said by sea.
How far is Colombo from Port Said by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Port Said is 3,496 nautical miles (6,474 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Port Said?
About 10.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.1 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?
11,541 nautical miles, 8,045 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 23.9 extra days at 14 knots.
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