United Arab Emirates
VietnamJebel Ali to Haiphong shipping route.
4,815 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Haiphong
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzHaiphongShipping time from Jebel Ali to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,815 nm | 16.7 d | 14.3 d | 11.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,464 nm | 19.0 d | 16.3 d | 12.6 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Haiphong shipping route
Jebel Ali to Haiphong is a 4,815 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from the United Arab Emirates to Vietnam. That is 8,918 km of water against 5,281 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.7 days at 12 knots, 14.3 days at 14 knots and 11.1 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 Jebel Ali and Haiphong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,464 nautical miles, 649 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Haiphong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Haiphong (VNHPH) carriers give about 4 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, Haiphong is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Valencia (4,638 nm), Barcelona (4,561 nm) and Genoa (4,409 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Haiphong is 4,815 nautical miles (8,918 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Haiphong?
About 14.3 days at 14 knots and 11.1 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 Haiphong 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.