China
IndiaDalian to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
5,126 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Dalian to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,126 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,751 nm | 20.0 d | 17.1 d | 13.3 d |
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About the Dalian to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Dalian to Nhava Sheva is a 5,126 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to India. That is 9,494 km of water against 5,157 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 39 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 31 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,751 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to INNSA start at $3,914 for a 20GP and $4,214 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 Nhava Sheva (INNSA) 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, Nhava Sheva is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (5,042 nm), Colombo (4,220 nm) and Tanjung Priok (2,961 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Nhava Sheva is 5,126 nautical miles (9,494 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Nhava Sheva?
About 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 39 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Nhava Sheva?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to INNSA start at $3,914 per 20GP and $4,214 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nhava Sheva 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.