South Africa
Hong KongDurban to Hong Kong shipping route.
6,270 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 18.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitHong KongShipping time from Durban to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,270 nm | 21.8 d | 18.7 d | 14.5 d |
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About the Durban to Hong Kong shipping route
The shipping route from Durban, South Africa to Hong Kong covers 6,270 nautical miles port to port, via Sunda Strait. On a globe the two ports sit 10,603 km apart, so the ship sails 1.10 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 18.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.5. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (OOCL).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to HKHKG start at $4,330 for a 20GP and $6,630 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) 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 Durban in this directory, Hong Kong is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Barcelona (6,239 nm), Haiphong (6,160 nm) and Sydney (6,142 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Durban to Hong Kong is 6,270 nautical miles (11,613 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Hong Kong?
About 18.7 days at 14 knots and 14.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 20 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to HKHKG start at $4,330 per 20GP and $6,630 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong 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.