South Africa
Saudi ArabiaCape Town to Jeddah shipping route.
4,837 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 14.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Jeddah
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Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Bab-el-MandebJeddahShipping time from Cape Town to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 4,837 nm | 16.8 d | 14.4 d | 11.2 d |
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About the Cape Town to Jeddah shipping route
Cape Town to Jeddah is a 4,837 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north east from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. That is 8,957 km of water against 6,544 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.8 days at 12 knots, 14.4 days at 14 knots and 11.2 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 Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) 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 Cape Town in this directory, Jeddah is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (4,831 nm), Nhava Sheva (4,689 nm) and Colombo (4,582 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Jeddah is 4,837 nautical miles (8,957 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Jeddah?
About 14.4 days at 14 knots and 11.2 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 Jeddah 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.