United Arab Emirates
Hong KongJebel Ali to Hong Kong shipping route.
4,935 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Hong Kong
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzHong KongShipping time from Jebel Ali to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,935 nm | 17.1 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,575 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Hong Kong shipping route
Jebel Ali to Hong Kong is a 4,935 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from the United Arab Emirates to Hong Kong. That is 9,140 km of water against 5,981 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.1 days at 12 knots, 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,575 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Cape Town (4,905 nm), Algeciras (4,895 nm) and Manila (4,859 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Hong Kong is 4,935 nautical miles (9,140 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Hong Kong?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Hong Kong 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.