South Africa
ChinaDurban to Qingdao shipping route.
7,295 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 21.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitQingdaoShipping time from Durban to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,295 nm | 25.3 d | 21.7 d | 16.9 d |
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About the Durban to Qingdao shipping route
The shipping route from Durban, South Africa to Qingdao, China covers 7,295 nautical miles port to port, via Sunda Strait. On a globe the two ports sit 11,852 km apart, so the ship sails 1.14 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 21.7 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 25.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 26 to 55 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to CNTAO start at $4,075 for a 20GP and $5,685 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (7,284 nm), Bremerhaven (7,238 nm) and Auckland (7,156 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Durban to Qingdao is 7,295 nautical miles (13,510 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Qingdao?
About 21.7 days at 14 knots and 16.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 26 to 55 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to CNTAO start at $4,075 per 20GP and $5,685 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.