South Africa
PhilippinesDurban to Manila shipping route.
6,069 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 18.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Manila
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DurbanSunda StraitManilaShipping time from Durban to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,069 nm | 21.1 d | 18.1 d | 14.0 d |
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About the Durban to Manila shipping route
Durban to Manila is a 6,069 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading east from South Africa to the Philippines. That is 11,240 km of water against 10,807 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 18.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.0. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (5,958 nm), Laem Chabang (5,740 nm) and Melbourne (5,647 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Manila?
The port to port distance from Durban to Manila is 6,069 nautical miles (11,240 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Manila?
About 18.1 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Manila 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.