China
BrazilDalian to Santos shipping route.
11,507 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 34.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Santos
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DalianCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitSantosShipping time from Dalian to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,507 nm | 40.0 d | 34.2 d | 26.6 d |
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About the Dalian to Santos shipping route
Dalian to Santos is a 11,507 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north west from China to Brazil. That is 21,312 km of water against 18,004 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 40.0 days at 12 knots, 34.3 days at 14 knots and 26.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 32 to 49 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 33 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to BRSSZ start at $3,405 for a 20GP and $3,755 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 Santos (BRSSZ) carriers give about 6 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, Santos is the 60th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (11,428 nm), Hamburg (11,249 nm) and Bremerhaven (11,203 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Santos?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Santos is 11,507 nautical miles (21,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Santos?
About 34.2 days at 14 knots and 26.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 32 to 49 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Santos?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to BRSSZ start at $3,405 per 20GP and $3,755 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos 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.