Hong Kong
AustraliaHong Kong to Sydney shipping route.
4,487 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongSeaSydneyShipping time from Hong Kong to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,487 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Hong Kong for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 4,487 nautical miles (8,310 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,372 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 13.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 7 sailings by 1 carrier (OOCL).
Recent freight rates for HKHKG to AUSYD 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 Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (4,432 nm), Mundra (4,278 nm) and Nhava Sheva (3,944 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Sydney is 4,487 nautical miles (8,310 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Sydney?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 10 days.
What are freight rates from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for HKHKG to AUSYD 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 Sydney 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.