Panama
VietnamBalboa to Haiphong shipping route.
9,864 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 29.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Haiphong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalHaiphongShipping time from Balboa to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,864 nm | 34.2 d | 29.4 d | 22.8 d |
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About the Balboa to Haiphong shipping route
Balboa to Haiphong is a 9,864 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Panama to Vietnam. That is 18,267 km of water against 16,626 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 34.2 days at 12 knots, 29.4 days at 14 knots and 22.8 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 Haiphong to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Haiphong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Haiphong (VNHPH) carriers give about 4 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, Haiphong is the 60th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (9,819 nm), Manila (9,493 nm) and Nhava Sheva (9,364 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Haiphong is 9,864 nautical miles (18,267 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Haiphong?
About 29.4 days at 14 knots and 22.8 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 Haiphong 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.