Hong Kong
AustraliaHong Kong to Melbourne shipping route.
5,044 nautical miles direct, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongSeaMelbourneShipping time from Hong Kong to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,044 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Melbourne shipping route
The shipping route from Hong Kong to Melbourne, Australia covers 5,044 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 7,420 km apart, so the ship sails 1.26 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 15.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 14 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 1 carrier (OOCL).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to AUMEL start at $2,750 for a 20GP and $5,500 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 Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (4,935 nm), Salalah (4,818 nm) and Sydney (4,487 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Melbourne is 5,044 nautical miles (9,341 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
About 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 14 to 14 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to AUMEL start at $2,750 per 20GP and $5,500 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne 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.