Hong Kong
JapanHong Kong to Tokyo shipping route.
1,602 nautical miles direct, about 4.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Tokyo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Hong KongSeaTokyoShipping time from Hong Kong to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,602 nm | 5.6 d | 4.8 d | 3.7 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Tokyo shipping route
Ships leaving Hong Kong for Tokyo head north east and cover a sea distance of 1,602 nautical miles (2,967 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,888 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 5.6 days at 12 knots, 4.8 days at 14 knots and 3.7 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 Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Hong Kong to Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) 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, Tokyo is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (1,591 nm), Singapore (1,439 nm) and Laem Chabang (1,439 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Tokyo is 1,602 nautical miles (2,967 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Tokyo?
About 4.8 days at 14 knots and 3.7 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 Tokyo 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.