South Africa
IndonesiaCape Town to Tanjung Priok shipping route.
5,252 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 15.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Tanjung Priok
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Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitTanjung PriokShipping time from Cape Town to Tanjung Priok
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 5,252 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Cape Town to Tanjung Priok shipping route
Cape Town to Tanjung Priok is a 5,252 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading east from South Africa to Indonesia. That is 9,727 km of water against 9,488 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.2 days at 12 knots, 15.6 days at 14 knots and 12.2 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 Tanjung Priok to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Tanjung Priok move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tanjung Priok (IDTPP) carriers give about 4.5 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, Tanjung Priok is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (5,244 nm), Jebel Ali (4,905 nm) and Mundra (4,887 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Tanjung Priok?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Tanjung Priok is 5,252 nautical miles (9,727 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Tanjung Priok?
About 15.6 days at 14 knots and 12.2 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 Tanjung Priok 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.