Djibouti
Saudi ArabiaDjibouti to Jeddah shipping route.
693 nautical miles direct, about 2.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DjiboutiBab-el-MandebJeddahShipping time from Djibouti to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 693 nm | 2.4 d | 2.1 d | 1.6 d |
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About the Djibouti to Jeddah shipping route
The shipping route from Djibouti, Djibouti to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia covers 693 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 1,181 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 2.4 days at 12 knots, 2.1 days at 14 knots and 1.6 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 Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) carriers give about 7 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, Jeddah is the shortest. It is the closest port to Djibouti we cover.
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Jeddah is 693 nautical miles (1,283 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Jeddah?
About 2.1 days at 14 knots and 1.6 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 Jeddah 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.