Djibouti
PhilippinesDjibouti to Manila shipping route.
5,134 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Manila
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Djibouti to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,134 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,593 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Djibouti to Manila shipping route
Djibouti to Manila is a 5,134 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Djibouti to the Philippines. That is 9,508 km of water against 8,402 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 15.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 17.8 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 11.9. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,593 nautical miles, 459 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (5,117 nm), Haiphong (5,090 nm) and Hamburg (4,938 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Manila?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Manila is 5,134 nautical miles (9,508 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Manila?
About 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 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 Manila 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.