South Africa
ChinaCape Town to Yantian shipping route.
7,013 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cape Town and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Cape TownCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitYantianShipping time from Cape Town to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,013 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.2 d |
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About the Cape Town to Yantian shipping route
Ships leaving Cape Town for Yantian head east and cover a sea distance of 7,013 nautical miles (12,988 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 11,900 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.2 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 Yantian to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cape Town to Yantian move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yantian (CNYTN) carriers give about 6 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, Yantian is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (6,992 nm), Charleston (6,970 nm) and New York (6,933 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cape Town to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Cape Town to Yantian is 7,013 nautical miles (12,988 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Cape Town to Yantian?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.2 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 Yantian 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.