United Arab Emirates
AustraliaJebel Ali to Melbourne shipping route.
6,666 nautical miles direct, about 19.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Melbourne
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Jebel AliStrait of HormuzMelbourneShipping time from Jebel Ali to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,666 nm | 23.1 d | 19.8 d | 15.4 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Melbourne shipping route
The shipping route from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Melbourne, Australia covers 6,666 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 11,671 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.1 days at 12 knots, 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (6,532 nm), Bremerhaven (6,485 nm) and Tokyo (6,448 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Melbourne is 6,666 nautical miles (12,346 km), direct. The route passes Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Melbourne?
About 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Melbourne 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.