China
AustraliaDalian to Melbourne shipping route.
5,599 nautical miles direct, about 16.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSeaMelbourneShipping time from Dalian to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,599 nm | 19.4 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Dalian to Melbourne shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Melbourne, Australia covers 5,599 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 8,861 km apart, so the ship sails 1.17 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 19.4 days at 12 knots, 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 43 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 18 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, OOCL and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to AUMEL start at $2,964 for a 20GP and $5,670 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 Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (5,490 nm), Mundra (5,460 nm) and Vancouver (5,240 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Melbourne is 5,599 nautical miles (10,369 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Melbourne?
About 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 43 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Melbourne?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to AUMEL start at $2,964 per 20GP and $5,670 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne 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.