Djibouti
JapanDjibouti to Tokyo shipping route.
6,724 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Tokyo
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaTokyoShipping time from Djibouti to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,724 nm | 23.3 d | 20.0 d | 15.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,265 nm | 25.2 d | 21.6 d | 16.8 d |
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About the Djibouti to Tokyo shipping route
The shipping route from Djibouti, Djibouti to Tokyo, Japan covers 6,724 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 9,857 km apart, so the ship sails 1.26 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.6. 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 Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,265 nautical miles, 542 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti to Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) carriers give about 8 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, Tokyo is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (6,712 nm), Montreal (6,582 nm) and Melbourne (6,576 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Tokyo is 6,724 nautical miles (12,452 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Tokyo?
About 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.6 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 Tokyo 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.