Ho Chi Minh City to Mundra shipping route.

Ships leaving Ho Chi Minh City for Mundra head north west and cover a sea distance of 3,474 nautical miles (6,434 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 4,143 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.

At sea, the voyage lasts 12.1 days at 12 knots, 10.3 days at 14 knots and 8.0 days at 18 knots. 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Mundra to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,223 nautical miles, 749 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.

Container freight rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Mundra move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Mundra (INMUN) carriers give about 3.95 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, Mundra is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (3,140 nm), Tokyo (2,464 nm) and Yokohama (2,453 nm).