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About the Singapore → Cartagena route
The sea route from Singapore to Cartagena covers approximately 6779 nautical miles (12555 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 20 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 4244 nautical miles and 13 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.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Singapore to Cartagena transit time estimated?
VoyageDistance calculates the Singapore–Cartagena 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 Singapore to Cartagena route avoid the Suez Canal?
Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 4244 nautical miles and 13 days to this voyage at 14 knots.