United Arab Emirates
ChinaJebel Ali to Dalian shipping route.
6,117 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Dalian
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzDalianShipping time from Jebel Ali to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,117 nm | 21.2 d | 18.2 d | 14.2 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,742 nm | 23.4 d | 20.1 d | 15.6 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Jebel Ali for Dalian head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,117 nautical miles (11,329 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,330 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 18.2 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 21.2 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 14.2. 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 Jebel Ali and Dalian to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,742 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Dalian move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Dalian (CNDLC) 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 65 port to port routes from Jebel Ali in this directory, Dalian is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (6,102 nm), Le Havre (6,080 nm) and Busan (6,033 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Dalian is 6,117 nautical miles (11,329 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Dalian?
About 18.2 days at 14 knots and 14.2 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 Dalian to Jebel Ali 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.