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South AfricaBalboa to Durban shipping route.
7,298 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 21.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Durban
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BalboaCape of Good Hope · Panama CanalDurbanShipping time from Balboa to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 7,298 nm | 25.3 d | 21.7 d | 16.9 d |
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About the Balboa to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Durban head south east and cover a sea distance of 7,298 nautical miles (13,516 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 12,480 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 21.7 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 25.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.9. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (7,010 nm), Auckland (6,898 nm) and Cape Town (6,584 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Durban?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Durban is 7,298 nautical miles (13,516 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Durban?
About 21.7 days at 14 knots and 16.9 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 Durban to Balboa 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.