South Africa
VietnamCape Town to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
6,297 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 18.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Ho Chi Minh City
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Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 6,297 nm | 21.9 d | 18.7 d | 14.6 d |
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About the Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
The shipping route from Cape Town, South Africa to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam covers 6,297 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 10,524 km apart, so the ship sails 1.11 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 18.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.6. 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 Cape Town and Ho Chi Minh City to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) carriers give about 4 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 Cape Town in this directory, Ho Chi Minh City is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include London Gateway (6,247 nm), Felixstowe (6,245 nm) and Marsaxlokk (6,223 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City is 6,297 nautical miles (11,662 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 18.7 days at 14 knots and 14.6 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Cape Town 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.