South Africa
South KoreaCape Town to Incheon shipping route.
8,144 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 24.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Incheon
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Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitIncheonShipping time from Cape Town to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,144 nm | 28.3 d | 24.2 d | 18.9 d |
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About the Cape Town to Incheon shipping route
Ships leaving Cape Town for Incheon head north east and cover a sea distance of 8,144 nautical miles (15,083 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 13,682 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 24.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 28.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 18.9. 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) carriers give about 10 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, Incheon is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (8,075 nm), Qingdao (8,016 nm) and Shanghai (7,752 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Incheon is 8,144 nautical miles (15,083 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Incheon?
About 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.9 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 Incheon 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.