South Africa
Hong KongCape Town to Hong Kong shipping route.
6,992 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitHong KongShipping time from Cape Town to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 6,992 nm | 24.3 d | 20.8 d | 16.2 d |
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About the Cape Town to Hong Kong shipping route
The shipping route from Cape Town, South Africa to Hong Kong covers 6,992 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 11,873 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 20.8 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 24.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 2 sailings by 1 carrier (OOCL).
Recent freight rates for ZACPT to HKHKG start at $4,430 for a 20GP and $6,980 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 Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 44th shortest. Closer destinations include Charleston (6,970 nm), New York (6,933 nm) and Haiphong (6,881 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Hong Kong is 6,992 nautical miles (12,949 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Hong Kong?
About 20.8 days at 14 knots and 16.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 24 days.
What are freight rates from Cape Town to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for ZACPT to HKHKG start at $4,430 per 20GP and $6,980 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong 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.