New Zealand
South AfricaAuckland to Cape Town shipping route.
7,472 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Cape Town
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandCape of Good HopeCape TownShipping time from Auckland to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,472 nm | 25.9 d | 22.2 d | 17.3 d |
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About the Auckland to Cape Town shipping route
Ships leaving Auckland for Cape Town head south and cover a sea distance of 7,472 nautical miles (13,838 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 11,770 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Pure steaming time is 22.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.3. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Auckland and Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Auckland in this directory, Cape Town is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (7,358 nm), Cartagena (7,225 nm) and Durban (7,156 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Cape Town is 7,472 nautical miles (13,838 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Cape Town?
About 22.2 days at 14 knots and 17.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cape Town to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Durban to Cape Town875 nm
Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town2,619 nm
Mombasa to Cape Town2,631 nm
Santos to Cape Town3,508 nm
Buenos Aires to Cape Town3,846 nm
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.