Djibouti
ChinaDjibouti to Xiamen shipping route.
5,435 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Xiamen
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaXiamenShipping time from Djibouti to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,435 nm | 18.9 d | 16.2 d | 12.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,005 nm | 20.8 d | 17.9 d | 13.9 d |
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About the Djibouti to Xiamen shipping route
Djibouti to Xiamen is a 5,435 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Djibouti to China. That is 10,066 km of water against 7,976 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 18.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.6. 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 Xiamen to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,005 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 Xiamen move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (5,232 nm), Hong Kong (5,210 nm) and Manila (5,134 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Xiamen is 5,435 nautical miles (10,066 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Xiamen?
About 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 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 Xiamen 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.