Panama
AustraliaBalboa to Sydney shipping route.
7,834 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 23.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalSydneyShipping time from Balboa to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 7,834 nm | 27.2 d | 23.3 d | 18.1 d |
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About the Balboa to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Sydney head south west and cover a sea distance of 7,834 nautical miles (14,509 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 14,153 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 27.2 days at 12 knots, 23.3 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 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, Sydney is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (7,821 nm), Yokohama (7,810 nm) and Djibouti (7,670 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Sydney is 7,834 nautical miles (14,509 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Sydney?
About 23.3 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Sydney 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.