Sea distance from El Iskandariya (Alexandria) to Colombo
The sea route from El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Egypt) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about 3,658 nautical miles, which is 6,775 km or 4,210 statute miles. The route transits Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb. That is about 16% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 30d 12h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 25d 10h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 19d 1h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 15d 6h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 10d 4h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 7d 15h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from El Iskandariya (Alexandria) by sea?
About 3,658 nautical miles (6,775 km / 4,210 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from El Iskandariya (Alexandria) to Colombo?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 25d 10h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 15d 6h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 7d 15h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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