New Zealand
ChinaAuckland to Shanghai shipping route.
5,287 nautical miles direct, about 15.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandSeaShanghaiShipping time from Auckland to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,287 nm | 18.4 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Auckland to Shanghai shipping route
Auckland to Shanghai is a 5,287 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north west from New Zealand to China. That is 9,791 km of water against 9,395 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.4 days at 12 knots, 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 19 to 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 23 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for NZAKL to CNSHA start at $2,160 for a 20GP and $3,713 for a 40GP ($4,368 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (5,266 nm), Port Klang (5,260 nm) and Hong Kong (5,245 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Shanghai is 5,287 nautical miles (9,791 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Shanghai?
About 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 19 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Auckland to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for NZAKL to CNSHA start at $2,160 per 20GP and $3,713 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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- Qingdao to Shanghai410 nm
Busan to Shanghai469 nm- Incheon to Shanghai538 nm
- Dalian to Shanghai553 nm
- Xiamen to Shanghai589 nm
Kaohsiung to Shanghai635 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.