United Arab Emirates
South KoreaJebel Ali to Incheon shipping route.
6,102 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Incheon
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzIncheonShipping time from Jebel Ali to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,102 nm | 21.2 d | 18.2 d | 14.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,727 nm | 23.4 d | 20.0 d | 15.6 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Incheon shipping route
Jebel Ali to Incheon is a 6,102 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from the United Arab Emirates to South Korea. That is 11,301 km of water against 6,784 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.2 days at 12 knots, 18.2 days at 14 knots and 14.1 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,727 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 Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) carriers give about 10 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, Incheon is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Le Havre (6,080 nm), Busan (6,033 nm) and Qingdao (5,974 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Incheon is 6,102 nautical miles (11,301 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Incheon?
About 18.2 days at 14 knots and 14.1 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 Incheon 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.