South Africa
United Arab EmiratesCape Town to Jebel Ali shipping route.
4,905 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 14.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Jebel Ali
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Cape Town to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 4,905 nm | 17.0 d | 14.6 d | 11.4 d |
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About the Cape Town to Jebel Ali shipping route
The shipping route from Cape Town, South Africa to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates covers 4,905 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 7,612 km apart, so the ship sails 1.19 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.0 days at 12 knots, 14.6 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Cape Town and Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) 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, Jebel Ali is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (4,887 nm), Jeddah (4,837 nm) and Karachi (4,831 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Jebel Ali is 4,905 nautical miles (9,084 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Jebel Ali?
About 14.6 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Jebel Ali 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.