Distance from Colombo to Tanger Med
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tanger Med, Morocco is 5,430 nautical miles (10,057 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Tanger Med
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 22.6 days |
| 12 knots | 18.9 days |
| 14 knots | 16.2 days |
| 16 knots | 14.1 days |
| 18 knots | 12.6 days |
| 20 knots | 11.3 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 9,605 NM: 4,175 NM more, about 12.4 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Colombo to Tanger Med by sea.
How far is Colombo from Tanger Med by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Tanger Med is 5,430 nautical miles (10,057 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Tanger Med?
About 16.2 days at sea at 14 knots, 12.6 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?
9,605 nautical miles, 4,175 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 12.4 extra days at 14 knots.
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