South Africa
ChinaDurban to Xiamen shipping route.
6,481 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 19.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitXiamenShipping time from Durban to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,481 nm | 22.5 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Durban to Xiamen shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Xiamen head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,481 nautical miles (12,002 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 11,068 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.5 days at 12 knots, 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 18 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to CNXMN start at $4,200 for a 20GP and $5,200 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Kaohsiung (6,465 nm), Valencia (6,315 nm) and Yantian (6,292 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Durban to Xiamen is 6,481 nautical miles (12,002 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Xiamen?
About 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to CNXMN start at $4,200 per 20GP and $5,200 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.