South Africa
ChinaDurban to Yantian shipping route.
6,292 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 18.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitYantianShipping time from Durban to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,292 nm | 21.8 d | 18.7 d | 14.6 d |
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About the Durban to Yantian shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Yantian head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,292 nautical miles (11,652 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 10,630 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 18.7 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 21.8 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 14.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 27 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 12 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to CNYTN start at $3,949 for a 20GP and $5,449 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (6,270 nm), Barcelona (6,239 nm) and Haiphong (6,160 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Durban to Yantian is 6,292 nautical miles (11,652 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Yantian?
About 18.7 days at 14 knots and 14.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 27 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to CNYTN start at $3,949 per 20GP and $5,449 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.