Panama
TaiwanBalboa to Kaohsiung shipping route.
9,081 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalKaohsiungShipping time from Balboa to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,081 nm | 31.5 d | 27.0 d | 21.0 d |
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About the Balboa to Kaohsiung shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Kaohsiung head north west and cover a sea distance of 9,081 nautical miles (16,818 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 15,893 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.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 27.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 31.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 21.0. 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) carriers give about 7 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, Kaohsiung is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (9,076 nm), Mombasa (9,054 nm) and Dalian (8,729 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Kaohsiung is 9,081 nautical miles (16,818 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Kaohsiung?
About 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 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 Kaohsiung 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.