Panama
Hong KongBalboa to Hong Kong shipping route.
9,331 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalHong KongShipping time from Balboa to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,331 nm | 32.4 d | 27.8 d | 21.6 d |
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About the Balboa to Hong Kong shipping route
The shipping route from Balboa, Panama to Hong Kong covers 9,331 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 16,234 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 27.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 32.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 32 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 2 sailings by 1 carrier (COSCO).
Recent freight rates for PABLB to HKHKG start at $7,915 for a 20GP and $8,330 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 54th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (9,264 nm), Karachi (9,190 nm) and Kaohsiung (9,081 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Hong Kong is 9,331 nautical miles (17,281 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Hong Kong?
About 27.8 days at 14 knots and 21.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 32 to 32 days.
What are freight rates from Balboa to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for PABLB to HKHKG start at $7,915 per 20GP and $8,330 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong 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.