China
Saudi ArabiaDalian to Jeddah shipping route.
7,004 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Dalian to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 7,004 nm | 24.3 d | 20.8 d | 16.2 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,574 nm | 26.3 d | 22.5 d | 17.5 d |
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About the Dalian to Jeddah shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia covers 7,004 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 7,898 km apart, so the ship sails 1.64 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 24.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 33 to 49 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,574 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to SAJED start at $7,514 for a 20GP and $10,815 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 Jeddah (SAJED) 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, Jeddah is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (6,741 nm), Djibouti (6,393 nm) and Jebel Ali (6,117 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Jeddah is 7,004 nautical miles (12,972 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Jeddah?
About 20.8 days at 14 knots and 16.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 33 to 49 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Jeddah?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to SAJED start at $7,514 per 20GP and $10,815 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jeddah 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.