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AustraliaDalian to Sydney shipping route.
5,042 nautical miles direct, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSeaSydneyShipping time from Dalian to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,042 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Dalian to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Dalian for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 5,042 nautical miles (9,338 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 8,647 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.5 days at 12 knots, 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 130 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 42 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, OOCL and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to AUSYD start at $2,450 for a 20GP and $3,600 for a 40GP ($4,500 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (4,220 nm), Tanjung Priok (2,961 nm) and Port Klang (2,901 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Sydney is 5,042 nautical miles (9,338 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Sydney?
About 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 130 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to AUSYD start at $2,450 per 20GP and $3,600 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.