Panama
PeruBalboa to Callao shipping route.
1,386 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 4.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Callao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalCallaoShipping time from Balboa to Callao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 1,386 nm | 4.8 d | 4.1 d | 3.2 d |
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About the Balboa to Callao shipping route
Balboa to Callao is a 1,386 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading south from Panama to Peru. That is 2,568 km of water against 2,350 km as the crow flies. 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 4.8 days at 12 knots, 4.1 days at 14 knots and 3.2 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 Callao to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Callao move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Callao (PECLL) 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 Balboa in this directory, Callao is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations include Cartagena (328 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Callao?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Callao is 1,386 nautical miles (2,568 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Callao?
About 4.1 days at 14 knots and 3.2 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 Callao to Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Balboa to
Cartagena328 nm - Balboa to
Houston1,552 nm - Balboa to Charleston1,608 nm
- Balboa to Savannah1,617 nm
- Balboa to
Manzanillo1,690 nm - Balboa to New York2,025 nm
- Cartagena to Callao1,714 nm
- Manzanillo to Callao2,443 nm
- Houston to Callao2,939 nm
- Charleston to Callao2,994 nm
- Savannah to Callao3,004 nm
- New York to Callao3,411 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.