South Africa
PhilippinesCape Town to Manila shipping route.
6,791 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Manila
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Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitManilaShipping time from Cape Town to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 6,791 nm | 23.6 d | 20.2 d | 15.7 d |
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About the Cape Town to Manila shipping route
The shipping route from Cape Town, South Africa to Manila, Philippines covers 6,791 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 12,051 km apart, so the ship sails 1.04 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 20.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.7. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (6,749 nm), Callao (6,698 nm) and Balboa (6,584 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Manila?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Manila is 6,791 nautical miles (12,577 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Manila?
About 20.2 days at 14 knots and 15.7 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 Manila 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.