South Africa
MalaysiaDurban to Port Klang shipping route.
4,759 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Port Klang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanStrait of MalaccaPort KlangShipping time from Durban to Port Klang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,759 nm | 16.5 d | 14.2 d | 11.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,248 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Durban to Port Klang shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Port Klang head east and cover a sea distance of 4,759 nautical miles (8,813 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,300 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.5 days at 12 knots, 14.2 days at 14 knots and 11.0 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 Port Klang to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,248 nautical miles, 489 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Durban to Port Klang move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Klang (MYPKG) 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, Port Klang is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Port Said (4,648 nm), Buenos Aires (4,560 nm) and Tanjung Priok (4,531 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Port Klang?
The port to port distance from Durban to Port Klang is 4,759 nautical miles (8,813 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Port Klang?
About 14.2 days at 14 knots and 11.0 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 Port Klang 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.