Djibouti
VietnamDjibouti to Haiphong shipping route.
5,090 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Haiphong
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaHaiphongShipping time from Djibouti to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,090 nm | 17.7 d | 15.1 d | 11.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,683 nm | 19.7 d | 16.9 d | 13.2 d |
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About the Djibouti to Haiphong shipping route
Ships leaving Djibouti for Haiphong head east and cover a sea distance of 5,090 nautical miles (9,428 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,836 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.8. 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 Haiphong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,683 nautical miles, 593 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Haiphong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Haiphong (VNHPH) carriers give about 4 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, Haiphong is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (4,938 nm), Bremerhaven (4,892 nm) and Rotterdam (4,685 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Haiphong is 5,090 nautical miles (9,428 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Haiphong?
About 15.1 days at 14 knots and 11.8 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 Haiphong 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.