Argentina
ChinaBuenos Aires to Xiamen shipping route.
10,754 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Buenos Aires and Xiamen
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Buenos AiresCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitXiamenShipping time from Buenos Aires to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,754 nm | 37.3 d | 32.0 d | 24.9 d |
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About the Buenos Aires to Xiamen shipping route
Buenos Aires to Xiamen is a 10,754 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading south from Argentina to China. That is 19,917 km of water against 18,835 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 37.3 days at 12 knots, 32.0 days at 14 knots and 24.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 35 to 62 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 32 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for ARBUE to CNXMN start at $3,740 for a 20GP and $4,095 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 Buenos Aires in this directory, Xiamen is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Kaohsiung (10,738 nm), Yantian (10,565 nm) and Hong Kong (10,544 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Buenos Aires to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Buenos Aires to Xiamen is 10,754 nautical miles (19,917 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Buenos Aires to Xiamen?
About 32.0 days at 14 knots and 24.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 35 to 62 days.
What are freight rates from Buenos Aires to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for ARBUE to CNXMN start at $3,740 per 20GP and $4,095 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.