South Africa
ChinaCape Town to Ningbo shipping route.
7,638 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitNingboShipping time from Cape Town to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,638 nm | 26.5 d | 22.7 d | 17.7 d |
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About the Cape Town to Ningbo shipping route
Ships leaving Cape Town for Ningbo head east and cover a sea distance of 7,638 nautical miles (14,146 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,921 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 22.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 26.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 27 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 18 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for ZACPT to CNNGB start at $3,260 for a 20GP and $4,710 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 Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 53rd shortest. Closer destinations include Houston (7,610 nm), Auckland (7,472 nm) and Montreal (7,332 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Ningbo is 7,638 nautical miles (14,146 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Ningbo?
About 22.7 days at 14 knots and 17.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 27 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Cape Town to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for ZACPT to CNNGB start at $3,260 per 20GP and $4,710 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.