Peru
South AfricaCallao to Cape Town shipping route.
6,698 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 19.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Cape Town
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CallaoStrait of MagellanCape TownShipping time from Callao to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 6,698 nm | 23.3 d | 19.9 d | 15.5 d |
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About the Callao to Cape Town shipping route
The shipping route from Callao, Peru to Cape Town, South Africa covers 6,698 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Magellan. On a globe the two ports sit 9,765 km apart, so the ship sails 1.27 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.3 days at 12 knots, 19.9 days at 14 knots and 15.5 days at 18 knots. 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 Callao and Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Callao to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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 Callao in this directory, Cape Town is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Lagos (Apapa) (6,659 nm), Genoa (6,632 nm) and Gothenburg (6,534 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Callao to Cape Town is 6,698 nautical miles (12,404 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Cape Town?
About 19.9 days at 14 knots and 15.5 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 Cape Town to Callao 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.