Distance from Hong Kong to Colombo
The sea distance from Hong Kong to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,058 nautical miles (5,663 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Hong Kong to Colombo
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 12.7 days |
| 12 knots | 10.6 days |
| 14 knots | 9.1 days |
| 16 knots | 8.0 days |
| 18 knots | 7.1 days |
| 20 knots | 6.4 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Hong Kong the route runs without any canal transit to Colombo, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
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Other port distances
Hong Kong to Colombo by sea.
How far is Hong Kong from Colombo by sea?
The sea distance from Hong Kong to Colombo is 3,058 nautical miles (5,663 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Hong Kong to Colombo?
About 9.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 7.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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