Distance from Kaohsiung to Colombo

The sea distance from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,290 nautical miles (6,093 km), on the route ships sail.

3,290nautical miles

Kilometres6,093 km

Days at sea9.8 days at 14 kn

CanalsNone

Kaohsiung (TWKHH) to Colombo (LKCMB)

Days at sea from Kaohsiung to Colombo

Speed	Days at sea
10 knots	13.7 days
12 knots	11.4 days
14 knots	9.8 days
16 knots	8.6 days
18 knots	7.6 days
20 knots	6.9 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Kaohsiung 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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FAQs

Kaohsiung to Colombo by sea.

How far is Kaohsiung from Colombo by sea?

The sea distance from Kaohsiung to Colombo is 3,290 nautical miles (6,093 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Kaohsiung to Colombo?

About 9.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 7.6 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.