South Africa
ChinaDurban to Ningbo shipping route.
6,917 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 20.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitNingboShipping time from Durban to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,917 nm | 24.0 d | 20.6 d | 16.0 d |
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About the Durban to Ningbo shipping route
Durban to Ningbo is a 6,917 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading north east from South Africa to China. That is 12,809 km of water against 11,651 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.0 days at 12 knots, 20.6 days at 14 knots and 16.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 32 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to CNNGB start at $3,875 for a 20GP and $5,185 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Le Havre (6,833 nm), Xiamen (6,481 nm) and Kaohsiung (6,465 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Durban to Ningbo is 6,917 nautical miles (12,809 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Ningbo?
About 20.6 days at 14 knots and 16.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 32 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to CNNGB start at $3,875 per 20GP and $5,185 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.