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About the Kolkata → Antwerp route

The sea route from Kolkata to Antwerp covers approximately 7989 nautical miles (14795 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 24 days at sea, not including port time, weather routing, or canal transit delays.

This route normally transits the Suez Canal. Routing around it instead adds about 3689 nautical miles and 11 extra days at 14 knots. See our Suez Canal vs. Cape of Good Hope comparison for why more ships are taking the longer route in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the Kolkata to Antwerp transit time estimated?

VoyageDistance calculates the Kolkata–Antwerp route along real shipping lanes and chokepoints, then divides the total distance by an assumed vessel speed (14 knots by default) to estimate transit time. Adjust the speed above to match your own vessel.

Can the Kolkata to Antwerp route avoid the Suez Canal?

Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 3689 nautical miles and 11 days to this voyage at 14 knots.