Peru
TaiwanCallao to Kaohsiung shipping route.
9,757 nautical miles direct, about 29.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CallaoSeaKaohsiungShipping time from Callao to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 9,757 nm | 33.9 d | 29.0 d | 22.6 d |
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About the Callao to Kaohsiung shipping route
The shipping route from Callao, Peru to Kaohsiung, Taiwan covers 9,757 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 17,829 km apart, so the ship sails 1.01 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 29.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 33.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 45 to 76 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 9 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for PECLL to TWKHH start at $5,220 for a 20GP and $5,800 for a 40GP ($6,200 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) 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 Callao in this directory, Kaohsiung is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (9,752 nm), Salalah (9,718 nm) and Dalian (9,405 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Callao to Kaohsiung is 9,757 nautical miles (18,070 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Kaohsiung?
About 29.0 days at 14 knots and 22.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 45 to 76 days.
What are freight rates from Callao to Kaohsiung?
Recent spot rates for PECLL to TWKHH start at $5,220 per 20GP and $5,800 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kaohsiung 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.