New Zealand
Saudi ArabiaAuckland to Jeddah shipping route.
8,769 nautical miles direct, about 26.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandBab-el-MandebJeddahShipping time from Auckland to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 8,769 nm | 30.4 d | 26.1 d | 20.3 d |
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About the Auckland to Jeddah shipping route
Auckland to Jeddah is a 8,769 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading west from New Zealand to Saudi Arabia. That is 16,241 km of water against 15,425 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 30.4 days at 12 knots, 26.1 days at 14 knots and 20.3 days at 18 knots. 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 Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) carriers give about 7 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, Jeddah is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (8,515 nm), Charleston (8,505 nm) and Houston (8,450 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Jeddah is 8,769 nautical miles (16,241 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Jeddah?
About 26.1 days at 14 knots and 20.3 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 Jeddah 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.