South Africa
MexicoDurban to Manzanillo shipping route.
8,987 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanCape of Good Hope · Panama CanalManzanilloShipping time from Durban to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,987 nm | 31.2 d | 26.7 d | 20.8 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 9,605 nm | 33.4 d | 28.6 d | 22.2 d |
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About the Durban to Manzanillo shipping route
The shipping route from Durban, South Africa to Manzanillo, Mexico covers 8,987 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 15,378 km apart, so the ship sails 1.08 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 26.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.8. 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 Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 9,605 nautical miles, 618 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Cape of Good Hope is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Durban to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 61st shortest. Closer destinations include Houston (8,324 nm), Montreal (8,047 nm) and Gdansk (7,859 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Durban to Manzanillo is 8,987 nautical miles (16,645 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Manzanillo?
About 26.7 days at 14 knots and 20.8 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 Manzanillo 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.