United Arab Emirates
TaiwanJebel Ali to Kaohsiung shipping route.
5,172 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Kaohsiung
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzKaohsiungShipping time from Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,172 nm | 18.0 d | 15.4 d | 12.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,769 nm | 20.0 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung shipping route
Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung is a 5,172 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from the United Arab Emirates to Taiwan. That is 9,578 km of water against 6,573 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.0 days at 12 knots, 15.4 days at 14 knots and 12.0 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,769 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) carriers give about 7 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, Kaohsiung is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (5,160 nm), Yantian (4,956 nm) and Hong Kong (4,935 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung is 5,172 nautical miles (9,578 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Kaohsiung?
About 15.4 days at 14 knots and 12.0 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 Kaohsiung 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.