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DjiboutiDalian to Djibouti shipping route.
6,393 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Djibouti
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DalianStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Dalian to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,393 nm | 22.2 d | 19.0 d | 14.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,962 nm | 24.2 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Dalian to Djibouti shipping route
Ships leaving Dalian for Djibouti head west and cover a sea distance of 6,393 nautical miles (11,839 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,221 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 19.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 22.2 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 14.8. 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 Dalian and Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,962 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Dalian to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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, Djibouti is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (6,117 nm), Salalah (6,000 nm) and Los Angeles (5,824 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Djibouti is 6,393 nautical miles (11,839 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Djibouti?
About 19.0 days at 14 knots and 14.8 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 Djibouti to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Jeddah to Djibouti693 nm
Salalah to Djibouti742 nm
Port Said to Djibouti1,376 nm
Karachi to Djibouti1,601 nm
Jebel Ali to Djibouti1,675 nm
Mersin to Djibouti1,747 nm
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.