Hong Kong
PeruHong Kong to Callao shipping route.
10,008 nautical miles direct, about 29.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Callao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongSeaCallaoShipping time from Hong Kong to Callao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 10,008 nm | 34.7 d | 29.8 d | 23.2 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Callao shipping route
Hong Kong to Callao is a 10,008 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north east from Hong Kong to Peru. That is 18,534 km of water against 18,363 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 29.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 34.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 23.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 to 77 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 28 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to PECLL start at $4,415 for a 20GP and $4,815 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 Callao (PECLL) 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 63 port to port routes from Hong Kong in this directory, Callao is the 52nd shortest. Closer destinations include Rotterdam (9,814 nm), Antwerp (9,795 nm) and London Gateway (9,744 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Callao?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Callao is 10,008 nautical miles (18,534 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Callao?
About 29.8 days at 14 knots and 23.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 77 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Callao?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to PECLL start at $4,415 per 20GP and $4,815 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Callao 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.