Panama
ChinaBalboa to Qingdao shipping route.
8,666 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 25.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalQingdaoShipping time from Balboa to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,666 nm | 30.1 d | 25.8 d | 20.1 d |
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About the Balboa to Qingdao shipping route
The shipping route from Balboa, Panama to Qingdao, China covers 8,666 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 14,593 km apart, so the ship sails 1.10 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.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 25.8 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 30.1 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 20.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 42 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 17 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Evergreen, Maersk and Yang Ming).
Recent freight rates for PABLB to CNTAO start at $5,355 for a 20GP and $5,855 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) 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, Qingdao is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (8,654 nm), Incheon (8,620 nm) and Salalah (8,331 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Qingdao is 8,666 nautical miles (16,049 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Qingdao?
About 25.8 days at 14 knots and 20.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 42 days.
What are freight rates from Balboa to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for PABLB to CNTAO start at $5,355 per 20GP and $5,855 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.