United Arab Emirates
IndiaJebel Ali to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
1,169 nautical miles direct, about 3.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Nhava Sheva
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Jebel AliStrait of HormuzNhava ShevaShipping time from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,169 nm | 4.1 d | 3.5 d | 2.7 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Ships leaving Jebel Ali for Nhava Sheva head east and cover a sea distance of 1,169 nautical miles (2,165 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 1,964 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 4.1 days at 12 knots, 3.5 days at 14 knots and 2.7 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 Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (1,024 nm), Mundra (903 nm) and Karachi (743 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva is 1,169 nautical miles (2,165 km), direct. The route passes Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva?
About 3.5 days at 14 knots and 2.7 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 Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Jebel Ali to
Karachi743 nm - Jebel Ali to Mundra903 nm
- Jebel Ali to
Salalah1,024 nm - Jebel Ali to
Djibouti1,675 nm - Jebel Ali to
Colombo1,922 nm - Jebel Ali to
Jeddah2,287 nm - Mundra to Nhava Sheva381 nm
- Karachi to Nhava Sheva535 nm
- Colombo to Nhava Sheva931 nm
- Salalah to Nhava Sheva1,207 nm
- Djibouti to Nhava Sheva1,775 nm
Port Klang to Nhava Sheva2,326 nm
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.