Hong Kong
Saudi ArabiaHong Kong to Jeddah shipping route.
5,822 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Hong Kong to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,822 nm | 20.2 d | 17.3 d | 13.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,406 nm | 22.2 d | 19.1 d | 14.8 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Jeddah shipping route
Ships leaving Hong Kong for Jeddah head west and cover a sea distance of 5,822 nautical miles (10,783 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 7,647 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.2 days at 12 knots, 17.3 days at 14 knots and 13.5 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 Hong Kong and Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,406 nautical miles, 584 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Hong Kong to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) 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, Jeddah is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Seattle (5,821 nm), Mombasa (5,558 nm) and Auckland (5,245 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Jeddah is 5,822 nautical miles (10,783 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Jeddah?
About 17.3 days at 14 knots and 13.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jeddah 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.