Djibouti
ChinaDjibouti to Dalian shipping route.
6,393 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Dalian
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaDalianShipping time from Djibouti to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,393 nm | 22.2 d | 19.0 d | 14.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,962 nm | 24.2 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Djibouti to Dalian shipping route
Djibouti to Dalian is a 6,393 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Djibouti to China. That is 11,839 km of water against 8,221 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.2 days at 12 knots, 19.0 days at 14 knots and 14.8 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 Djibouti and Dalian to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,962 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Dalian move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Dalian (CNDLC) 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 65 port to port routes from Djibouti in this directory, Dalian is the 44th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (6,377 nm), Busan (6,308 nm) and Qingdao (6,249 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Dalian is 6,393 nautical miles (11,839 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Dalian?
About 19.0 days at 14 knots and 14.8 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 Dalian to Djibouti 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.