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ChinaBalboa to Xiamen shipping route.
9,076 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalXiamenShipping time from Balboa to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,076 nm | 31.5 d | 27.0 d | 21.0 d |
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About the Balboa to Xiamen shipping route
The shipping route from Balboa, Panama to Xiamen, China covers 9,076 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 15,839 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 31.5 days at 12 knots, 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 29 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 (Evergreen).
Recent freight rates for PABLB to CNXMN start at $7,915 for a 20GP and $8,530 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (9,054 nm), Dalian (8,729 nm) and Ningbo (8,707 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Xiamen is 9,076 nautical miles (16,808 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Xiamen?
About 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 29 to 29 days.
What are freight rates from Balboa to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for PABLB to CNXMN start at $7,915 per 20GP and $8,530 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.