South Africa
South KoreaDurban to Incheon shipping route.
7,423 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 22.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Incheon
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DurbanSunda StraitIncheonShipping time from Durban to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,423 nm | 25.8 d | 22.1 d | 17.2 d |
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About the Durban to Incheon shipping route
Durban to Incheon is a 7,423 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading north east from South Africa to South Korea. That is 13,747 km of water against 12,424 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 22.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.2. 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) carriers give about 10 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, Incheon is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Callao (7,412 nm), Busan (7,354 nm) and Balboa (7,298 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Durban to Incheon is 7,423 nautical miles (13,747 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Incheon?
About 22.1 days at 14 knots and 17.2 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 Incheon 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.