China
South AfricaDalian to Durban shipping route.
7,438 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 22.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSunda StraitDurbanShipping time from Dalian to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,438 nm | 25.8 d | 22.1 d | 17.2 d |
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About the Dalian to Durban shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Durban, South Africa covers 7,438 nautical miles port to port, via Sunda Strait. On a globe the two ports sit 12,085 km apart, so the ship sails 1.14 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 22.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 50 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to ZADUR start at $3,610 for a 20GP and $5,410 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Manzanillo (7,045 nm), Jeddah (7,004 nm) and Mombasa (6,741 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Durban?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Durban is 7,438 nautical miles (13,775 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Durban?
About 22.1 days at 14 knots and 17.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 50 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Durban?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to ZADUR start at $3,610 per 20GP and $5,410 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Durban 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.