Hong Kong
New ZealandHong Kong to Auckland shipping route.
5,245 nautical miles direct, about 15.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Auckland
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongSeaAucklandShipping time from Hong Kong to Auckland
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,245 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Auckland shipping route
The shipping route from Hong Kong to Auckland, New Zealand covers 5,245 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 9,138 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 15.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 18.2 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 10 sailings by 1 carrier (ONE).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to NZAKL start at $3,025 for a 20GP and $6,050 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 Auckland (NZAKL) carriers give about 30 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Hong Kong in this directory, Auckland is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (5,210 nm), Melbourne (5,044 nm) and Jebel Ali (4,935 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Auckland?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Auckland is 5,245 nautical miles (9,713 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Auckland?
About 15.6 days at 14 knots and 12.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Auckland?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to NZAKL start at $3,025 per 20GP and $6,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Auckland to Hong Kong 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.