New Zealand
Hong KongAuckland to Hong Kong shipping route.
5,245 nautical miles direct, about 15.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandSeaHong KongShipping time from Auckland to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,245 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Auckland to Hong Kong shipping route
Ships leaving Auckland for Hong Kong head north west and cover a sea distance of 5,245 nautical miles (9,713 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 9,138 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 15.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 18.2 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 10 sailings by 1 carrier (ONE).
Recent freight rates for NZAKL to HKHKG start at $3,025 for a 20GP and $6,050 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (5,239 nm), Busan (5,232 nm) and Xiamen (5,147 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Hong Kong is 5,245 nautical miles (9,713 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Hong Kong?
About 15.6 days at 14 knots and 12.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Auckland to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for NZAKL to HKHKG start at $3,025 per 20GP and $6,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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Manila4,696 nm - Auckland to
Yokohama4,887 nm - Auckland to Tokyo4,898 nm
Kaohsiung to Hong Kong380 nm
Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm- Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
Ningbo to Hong Kong730 nm- Shanghai to Hong Kong844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong900 nm
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.