Hong Kong
PanamaHong Kong to Balboa shipping route.
9,331 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongPanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Hong Kong to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,331 nm | 32.4 d | 27.8 d | 21.6 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Balboa shipping route
The shipping route from Hong Kong to Balboa, Panama covers 9,331 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 16,234 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 32.4 days at 12 knots, 27.8 days at 14 knots and 21.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 32 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 2 sailings by 1 carrier (COSCO).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to PABLB start at $7,915 for a 20GP and $8,330 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 Balboa (PABLB) 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 63 port to port routes from Hong Kong in this directory, Balboa is the 44th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (8,430 nm), Valencia (8,173 nm) and Barcelona (8,096 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Balboa is 9,331 nautical miles (17,281 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Balboa?
About 27.8 days at 14 knots and 21.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 32 to 32 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Balboa?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to PABLB start at $7,915 per 20GP and $8,330 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Balboa 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.