Hong Kong
IndiaHong Kong to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
3,944 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,944 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,584 nm | 15.9 d | 13.6 d | 10.6 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva is a 3,944 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Hong Kong to India. That is 7,304 km of water against 4,291 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 11.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.1. 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 Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,584 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (3,038 nm), Tanjung Priok (1,793 nm) and Port Klang (1,718 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva is 3,944 nautical miles (7,304 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Nhava Sheva?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Nhava Sheva 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.