Djibouti
Hong KongDjibouti to Hong Kong shipping route.
5,210 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Djibouti to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,210 nm | 18.1 d | 15.5 d | 12.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,794 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
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About the Djibouti to Hong Kong shipping route
Ships leaving Djibouti for Hong Kong head east and cover a sea distance of 5,210 nautical miles (9,649 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 7,595 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 18.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.1. 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,794 nautical miles, 584 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (5,134 nm), Gothenburg (5,117 nm) and Haiphong (5,090 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Hong Kong is 5,210 nautical miles (9,649 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Hong Kong?
About 15.5 days at 14 knots and 12.1 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 Hong Kong 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.