Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires shipping route.
9,849 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ho Chi Minh City and Buenos Aires
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Shipping time from Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,849 nm | 34.2 d | 29.3 d | 22.8 d |
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About the Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires shipping route
The shipping route from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Buenos Aires, Argentina covers 9,849 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 16,972 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 34.2 days at 12 knots, 29.3 days at 14 knots and 22.8 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 37 to 57 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 7 sailings by 2 carriers (Evergreen and ONE).
Recent freight rates for VNSGN to ARBUE start at $3,865 for a 20GP and $4,215 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 Buenos Aires (ARBUE) carriers give about 7 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 Ho Chi Minh City in this directory, Buenos Aires is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Gdansk (9,838 nm), Santos (9,645 nm) and Gothenburg (9,442 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires is 9,849 nautical miles (18,240 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires?
About 29.3 days at 14 knots and 22.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 37 to 57 days.
What are freight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Buenos Aires?
Recent spot rates for VNSGN to ARBUE start at $3,865 per 20GP and $4,215 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Buenos Aires to Ho Chi Minh City 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.