China
VietnamDalian to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
2,116 nautical miles direct, about 6.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Ho Chi Minh City
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSeaHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,116 nm | 7.3 d | 6.3 d | 4.9 d |
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About the Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
Ships leaving Dalian for Ho Chi Minh City head south west and cover a sea distance of 2,116 nautical miles (3,919 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 3,455 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 7.3 days at 12 knots, 6.3 days at 14 knots and 4.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 8 to 13 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 7 sailings by 2 carriers (Maersk and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to VNSGN start at $1,200 for a 20GP and $1,350 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 Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) carriers give about 4 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, Ho Chi Minh City is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (1,784 nm), Manila (1,610 nm) and Yantian (1,252 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City is 2,116 nautical miles (3,919 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 6.3 days at 14 knots and 4.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 8 to 13 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Ho Chi Minh City?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to VNSGN start at $1,200 per 20GP and $1,350 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ho Chi Minh City to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City635 nm- Haiphong to Ho Chi Minh City781 nm
Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City900 nm
Manila to Ho Chi Minh City907 nm
Port Klang to Ho Chi Minh City914 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.