Djibouti
ChinaDjibouti to Qingdao shipping route.
6,249 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaQingdaoShipping time from Djibouti to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,249 nm | 21.7 d | 18.6 d | 14.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,819 nm | 23.7 d | 20.3 d | 15.8 d |
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About the Djibouti to Qingdao shipping route
Djibouti to Qingdao is a 6,249 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Djibouti to China. That is 11,574 km of water against 8,121 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.7 days at 12 knots, 18.6 days at 14 knots and 14.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 30 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 17 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,819 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for DJJIB to CNTAO start at $4,633 for a 20GP and $6,975 for a 40GP ($7,066 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (5,985 nm), Ningbo (5,871 nm) and Gdansk (5,513 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Qingdao is 6,249 nautical miles (11,574 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Qingdao?
About 18.6 days at 14 knots and 14.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 30 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Djibouti to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for DJJIB to CNTAO start at $4,633 per 20GP and $6,975 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.