Panama
New ZealandBalboa to Auckland shipping route.
6,898 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 20.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Auckland
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalAucklandShipping time from Balboa to Auckland
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 6,898 nm | 24.0 d | 20.5 d | 16.0 d |
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About the Balboa to Auckland shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Auckland head south west and cover a sea distance of 6,898 nautical miles (12,774 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 11,994 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.0 days at 12 knots, 20.5 days at 14 knots and 16.0 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 Balboa and Auckland to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Auckland move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Auckland (NZAKL) carriers give about 30 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 Balboa in this directory, Auckland is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Cape Town (6,584 nm), Mersin (6,354 nm) and Port Said (6,294 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Auckland?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Auckland is 6,898 nautical miles (12,774 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Auckland?
About 20.5 days at 14 knots and 16.0 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 Auckland to Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Yokohama to Auckland4,887 nm- Tokyo to Auckland4,898 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.