Argentina
MexicoBuenos Aires to Manzanillo shipping route.
6,492 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 19.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Buenos Aires and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Buenos AiresStrait of MagellanManzanilloShipping time from Buenos Aires to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 6,492 nm | 22.5 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Buenos Aires to Manzanillo shipping route
Buenos Aires to Manzanillo is a 6,492 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading north west from Argentina to Mexico. That is 12,024 km of water against 7,701 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
Pure steaming time is 19.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.0. 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 Buenos Aires and Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Buenos Aires to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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 Buenos Aires in this directory, Manzanillo is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Rotterdam (6,388 nm), Antwerp (6,368 nm) and Marsaxlokk (6,355 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Buenos Aires to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Buenos Aires to Manzanillo is 6,492 nautical miles (12,024 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Buenos Aires to Manzanillo?
About 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Manzanillo to Buenos Aires 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.