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SingaporeDurban to Singapore shipping route.
4,943 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Singapore
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanStrait of MalaccaSingaporeShipping time from Durban to Singapore
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,943 nm | 17.2 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,991 nm | 17.3 d | 14.9 d | 11.6 d |
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About the Durban to Singapore shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Singapore head east and cover a sea distance of 4,943 nautical miles (9,155 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,428 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.4. 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 Singapore to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,991 nautical miles, 48 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Durban to Singapore move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Singapore (SGSIN) 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, Singapore is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations include Port Klang (4,759 nm), Port Said (4,648 nm) and Buenos Aires (4,560 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Singapore?
The port to port distance from Durban to Singapore is 4,943 nautical miles (9,155 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Singapore?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Singapore 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.