Hong Kong
BrazilHong Kong to Santos shipping route.
10,340 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Santos
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitSantosShipping time from Hong Kong to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,340 nm | 35.9 d | 30.8 d | 23.9 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Santos shipping route
Ships leaving Hong Kong for Santos head west and cover a sea distance of 10,340 nautical miles (19,149 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 18,013 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 35.9 days at 12 knots, 30.8 days at 14 knots and 23.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 11 to 50 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to BRSSZ start at $3,100 for a 20GP and $3,650 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 Santos (BRSSZ) 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, Santos is the 56th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (10,246 nm), Hamburg (10,067 nm) and Bremerhaven (10,021 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Santos?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Santos is 10,340 nautical miles (19,149 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Santos?
About 30.8 days at 14 knots and 23.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 11 to 50 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Santos?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to BRSSZ start at $3,100 per 20GP and $3,650 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos 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.