Argentina
ChinaBuenos Aires to Qingdao shipping route.
11,568 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 34.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Buenos Aires and Qingdao
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Buenos AiresCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitQingdaoShipping time from Buenos Aires to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,568 nm | 40.2 d | 34.4 d | 26.8 d |
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About the Buenos Aires to Qingdao shipping route
Buenos Aires to Qingdao is a 11,568 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north east from Argentina to China. That is 21,424 km of water against 19,816 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 40.2 days at 12 knots, 34.4 days at 14 knots and 26.8 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 39 to 67 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 45 sailings by 11 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for ARBUE to CNTAO start at $3,285 for a 20GP and $3,635 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 Buenos Aires in this directory, Qingdao is the 63rd shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (11,418 nm), Shanghai (11,304 nm) and Ningbo (11,190 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Buenos Aires to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Buenos Aires to Qingdao is 11,568 nautical miles (21,424 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Buenos Aires to Qingdao?
About 34.4 days at 14 knots and 26.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 39 to 67 days.
What are freight rates from Buenos Aires to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for ARBUE to CNTAO start at $3,285 per 20GP and $3,635 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao to Buenos Aires has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Ningbo to Qingdao463 nm
- Busan to Qingdao481 nm
- Xiamen to Qingdao853 nm
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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.