China
PakistanDalian to Karachi shipping route.
5,615 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Karachi
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianStrait of MalaccaKarachiShipping time from Dalian to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,615 nm | 19.5 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,240 nm | 21.7 d | 18.6 d | 14.4 d |
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About the Dalian to Karachi shipping route
Dalian to Karachi is a 5,615 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Pakistan. That is 10,398 km of water against 5,313 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.0. 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 Karachi to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,240 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Dalian to Karachi move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Karachi (PKKHI) carriers give about 5 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, Karachi is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (5,599 nm), Oakland (5,490 nm) and Mundra (5,460 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Karachi is 5,615 nautical miles (10,398 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Karachi?
About 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 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 Karachi 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.