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Dalian to Mundra shipping route.

5,460 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.

Distance5,460 nm10,112 km
Days at sea16.314 knots
RouteStrait of Malaccavia Strait of Malacca
ECA waters0 nmnone on route

Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Mundra

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DalianStrait of MalaccaMundra

Shipping time from Dalian to Mundra

RouteDistance12 kn14 kn18 kn
via Strait of Malacca (shortest)5,460 nm19.0 d16.3 d12.6 d
via Sunda Strait6,085 nm21.1 d18.1 d14.1 d

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  • Days at sea, 14 kn16.3 days
  • IncludedOcean freight, before local charges

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  • Free timeAbout 3.95 days at INMUN

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Carriers give about 3.95 free days at Mundra (INMUN) before demurrage and detention start. Navo counts them on every box you track.

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About the Dalian to Mundra shipping route

Ships leaving Dalian for Mundra head west and cover a sea distance of 5,460 nautical miles (10,112 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,192 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.

At sea, the voyage lasts 19.0 days at 12 knots, 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.6 days at 18 knots. 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 Mundra to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,085 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 Mundra move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Mundra (INMUN) carriers give about 3.95 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, Mundra is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Vancouver (5,240 nm), Seattle (5,219 nm) and Nhava Sheva (5,126 nm).

FAQ

How many nautical miles from Dalian to Mundra?

The port to port distance from Dalian to Mundra is 5,460 nautical miles (10,112 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.

What is the shipping time from Dalian to Mundra?

About 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.6 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 Mundra to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.

More port to port distance

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.

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