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AustraliaDurban to Melbourne shipping route.
5,647 nautical miles direct, about 16.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSeaMelbourneShipping time from Durban to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,647 nm | 19.6 d | 16.8 d | 13.1 d |
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About the Durban to Melbourne shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Melbourne head south east and cover a sea distance of 5,647 nautical miles (10,458 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 9,831 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.6 days at 12 knots, 16.8 days at 14 knots and 13.1 days at 18 knots. 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Marsaxlokk (5,599 nm), Ho Chi Minh City (5,572 nm) and Piraeus (5,244 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Durban to Melbourne is 5,647 nautical miles (10,458 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Melbourne?
About 16.8 days at 14 knots and 13.1 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 Melbourne 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.