Djibouti
South KoreaDjibouti to Incheon shipping route.
6,377 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Incheon
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaIncheonShipping time from Djibouti to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,377 nm | 22.1 d | 19.0 d | 14.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,947 nm | 24.1 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Djibouti to Incheon shipping route
Ships leaving Djibouti for Incheon head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,377 nautical miles (11,811 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,665 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.1 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,947 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 Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) carriers give about 10 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, Incheon is the 43rd shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (6,308 nm), Qingdao (6,249 nm) and Shanghai (5,985 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Incheon is 6,377 nautical miles (11,811 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Incheon?
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 Incheon 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.