How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Sri Lanka by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and Sri Lanka is 24 days 10h. Ships depart from Malaga (ESAGP) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and Sri Lanka?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Malaga (ESAGP) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 24 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, WEC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Spain to Sri Lanka by air freight?

The quickest flight from Spain to Sri Lanka takes around 16h 59m. Flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between Spain and Sri Lanka?

Scheduled flights between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 59m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Spain and Sri Lanka?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Spain and Sri Lanka. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Spain to Sri Lanka by ship?

The distance between Spain and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 9,852 Nautical Miles (18,246 Kilometres / 11,338 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malaga (ESAGP) and Colombo (LKCMB).

What is the distance between Spain to Sri Lanka by air?

The distance between Spain and Sri Lanka by air is around 8,477 Kilometres (5,267 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Spain to Sri Lanka by sea?

873kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain to Sri Lanka. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Spain to Sri Lanka?

357kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain to Sri Lanka. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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16h 59m, 2-4 times a day

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873kg CO₂e

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Spain to Sri Lanka by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Spain to Sri Lanka by plane will take about 16h 59m and departs from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Etihad Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Departs from

BCN

Departs from

CMB

16h 59m: 2-4 times a day

8,477 km
5,267 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

357kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Spain to Sri Lanka by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Spain to Sri Lanka by ship will take about 24 days 10h and departs from Malaga (ESAGP) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Malaga to Colombo

Port of loading

ESAGP

Port of loading

LKCMB

24 days 10h: Every 2-4 weeks

18,246 km
11,338 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

873kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
Himalaya → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ISS → NWC to KAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	WEC
Himalaya → Malabar	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
HL - MSW → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HL - MSW → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Canada Express → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Valencia to Colombo

Port of loading

ESVLC

Port of loading

LKCMB

27 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

18,886 km
11,735 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

904kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WM3 / E14 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TEX / TA10 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SPIX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MGX / TA11 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EURAF4 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
SE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MEX2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SPIX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WM1 / E07 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EURAF4 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
MWAX → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEM1 / WM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MD2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WM1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Lynx → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ESC → Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	WEC, MSC
Jade → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX2 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Israel Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EURAF4 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
SPIX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MD2 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HL - MSW → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HL - MSW → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BSMAR → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Med Canadian → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BSMAR → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HL - MSW → MEDEX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BSMAR → MEDEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM

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Spain to Sri Lanka by Air freight

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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Spain to Sri Lanka by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Malaga to Colombo

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Valencia to Colombo

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