China
MexicoDalian to Manzanillo shipping route.
7,045 nautical miles direct, about 21.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSeaManzanilloShipping time from Dalian to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,045 nm | 24.5 d | 21.0 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Dalian to Manzanillo shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Manzanillo, Mexico covers 7,045 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 11,980 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.5 days at 12 knots, 21.0 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 19 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 65 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to MXZLO start at $4,450 for a 20GP and $4,850 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 Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (7,004 nm), Mombasa (6,741 nm) and Djibouti (6,393 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Manzanillo is 7,045 nautical miles (13,048 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Manzanillo?
About 21.0 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 19 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Manzanillo?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to MXZLO start at $4,450 per 20GP and $4,850 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Manzanillo 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.