New Zealand
ChinaAuckland to Dalian shipping route.
5,627 nautical miles direct, about 16.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandSeaDalianShipping time from Auckland to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,627 nm | 19.5 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Auckland to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Auckland for Dalian head north west and cover a sea distance of 5,627 nautical miles (10,421 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 10,027 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.5 days at 12 knots, 16.8 days at 14 knots and 13.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 26 to 48 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 41 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for NZAKL to CNDLC start at $2,413 for a 20GP and $3,733 for a 40GP ($4,392 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Dalian (CNDLC) carriers give about 6 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, Dalian is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (5,541 nm), Incheon (5,518 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (5,405 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Dalian is 5,627 nautical miles (10,421 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Dalian?
About 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 26 to 48 days.
What are freight rates from Auckland to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for NZAKL to CNDLC start at $2,413 per 20GP and $3,733 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.