South Africa
EgyptCape Town to Port Said shipping route.
5,520 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 16.4 days of steaming at 14 knots. Avoiding the Red Sea adds 1,627 nm.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Port Said
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Cape TownSuez Canal · Bab-el-Mandeb · Cape of Good HopePort SaidShipping time from Cape Town to Port Said
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 5,520 nm | 19.2 d | 16.4 d | 12.8 d |
| direct | 7,147 nm | 24.8 d | 21.3 d | 16.5 d |
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Reverse: Port Said to Cape TownMany carriers still avoid the Red Sea. Routed direct, Cape Town to Port Said is 7,147 nm, about 4.8 more days at 14 knots.
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About the Cape Town to Port Said shipping route
Cape Town to Port Said is a 5,520 nautical mile shipping route via Suez Canal, heading north from South Africa to Egypt. That is 10,223 km of water against 7,395 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Cape of Good Hope, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.2 days at 12 knots, 16.4 days at 14 knots and 12.8 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 Port Said to plan the full ocean transit time.
Red Sea security changes the sea distance on this lane. A ship sent direct sails 7,147 nm instead of 5,520 nm and spends roughly 4.8 extra days at sea. Ask your forwarder which routing the carrier uses: the booking price and the arrival date both depend on it.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Port Said move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Said (EGPSD) carriers give about 9 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, Port Said is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Tanjung Priok (5,252 nm), Algeciras (5,244 nm) and Jebel Ali (4,905 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Port Said?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Port Said is 5,520 nautical miles (10,223 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Port Said?
About 16.4 days at 14 knots and 12.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
What if the ship avoids the Red Sea?
Routed direct, the voyage is 7,147 nm, 1,627 nm longer, about 21.3 days at 14 knots.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Port Said 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.