South Africa
ChinaDurban to Shanghai shipping route.
7,031 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitShanghaiShipping time from Durban to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,031 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Durban to Shanghai shipping route
Durban to Shanghai is a 7,031 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading north east from South Africa to China. That is 13,020 km of water against 11,721 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 34 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 51 sailings by 7 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to CNSHA start at $4,125 for a 20GP and $5,400 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Cartagena (7,027 nm), Antwerp (7,012 nm) and London Gateway (6,961 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Durban to Shanghai is 7,031 nautical miles (13,020 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Shanghai?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 34 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to CNSHA start at $4,125 per 20GP and $5,400 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.