Djibouti
South AfricaDjibouti to Durban shipping route.
3,353 nautical miles direct, about 10.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Durban
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DjiboutiSeaDurbanShipping time from Djibouti to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 3,353 nm | 11.6 d | 10.0 d | 7.8 d |
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About the Djibouti to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Djibouti for Durban head south and cover a sea distance of 3,353 nautical miles (6,209 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 4,783 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 10.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 11.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 7.8. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (3,301 nm), Valencia (3,044 nm) and Barcelona (2,967 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Durban?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Durban is 3,353 nautical miles (6,209 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Durban?
About 10.0 days at 14 knots and 7.8 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 Durban 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.