New Zealand
South AfricaAuckland to Durban shipping route.
7,156 nautical miles direct, about 21.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandSeaDurbanShipping time from Auckland to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,156 nm | 24.8 d | 21.3 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Auckland to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Auckland for Durban head south west and cover a sea distance of 7,156 nautical miles (13,252 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 11,690 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 21.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 24.8 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.6. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) 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, Durban is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (7,110 nm), Balboa (6,898 nm) and Buenos Aires (6,530 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Durban?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Durban is 7,156 nautical miles (13,252 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Durban?
About 21.3 days at 14 knots and 16.6 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 Durban 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.