South Africa
VietnamDurban to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
5,572 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Ho Chi Minh City
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanStrait of MalaccaHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Durban to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,572 nm | 19.3 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Durban to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Ho Chi Minh City head east and cover a sea distance of 5,572 nautical miles (10,320 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,265 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.3 days at 12 knots, 16.6 days at 14 knots and 12.9 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 Durban and Ho Chi Minh City to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Ho Chi Minh City move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) carriers give about 4 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 Durban in this directory, Ho Chi Minh City is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (5,244 nm), Mersin (5,018 nm) and Singapore (4,943 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Durban to Ho Chi Minh City is 5,572 nautical miles (10,320 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 16.6 days at 14 knots and 12.9 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Durban 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.