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PanamaDalian to Balboa shipping route.
8,729 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianPanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Dalian to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,729 nm | 30.3 d | 26.0 d | 20.2 d |
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About the Dalian to Balboa shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Balboa, Panama covers 8,729 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 14,260 km apart, so the ship sails 1.13 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 26.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 30.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 42 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
Container freight rates on Dalian to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) 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 63 port to port routes from Dalian in this directory, Balboa is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Marsaxlokk (8,639 nm), Piraeus (8,284 nm) and Cape Town (8,160 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Balboa is 8,729 nautical miles (16,166 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Balboa?
About 26.0 days at 14 knots and 20.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 42 to 42 days.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Balboa to Dalian 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.