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JapanBalboa to Tokyo shipping route.
7,821 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 23.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Tokyo
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BalboaPanama CanalTokyoShipping time from Balboa to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 7,821 nm | 27.2 d | 23.3 d | 18.1 d |
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About the Balboa to Tokyo shipping route
Balboa to Tokyo is a 7,821 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north west from Panama to Japan. That is 14,484 km of water against 13,568 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.
Pure steaming time is 23.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 27.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 18.1. 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 Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) 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, Tokyo is the 39th shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (7,810 nm), Djibouti (7,670 nm) and Durban (7,298 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Tokyo is 7,821 nautical miles (14,484 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Tokyo?
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 Tokyo 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.