South Africa
AustraliaDurban to Sydney shipping route.
6,142 nautical miles direct, about 18.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSeaSydneyShipping time from Durban to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,142 nm | 21.3 d | 18.3 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Durban to Sydney shipping route
Durban to Sydney is a 6,142 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from South Africa to Australia. That is 11,374 km of water against 10,545 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 18.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.2. 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 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, Sydney is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Genoa (6,087 nm), Manila (6,069 nm) and Algeciras (5,958 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Durban to Sydney is 6,142 nautical miles (11,374 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Sydney?
About 18.3 days at 14 knots and 14.2 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 Sydney 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.