South Africa
TaiwanDurban to Kaohsiung shipping route.
6,465 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 19.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitKaohsiungShipping time from Durban to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,465 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Durban to Kaohsiung shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Kaohsiung head east and cover a sea distance of 6,465 nautical miles (11,972 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 11,169 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 19.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.0. 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) carriers give about 7 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, Kaohsiung is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Valencia (6,315 nm), Yantian (6,292 nm) and Hong Kong (6,270 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Durban to Kaohsiung is 6,465 nautical miles (11,972 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Kaohsiung?
About 19.2 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Kaohsiung 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.