United Arab Emirates
JapanJebel Ali to Tokyo shipping route.
6,448 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Tokyo
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzTokyoShipping time from Jebel Ali to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,448 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 14.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,046 nm | 24.5 d | 21.0 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Tokyo shipping route
Jebel Ali to Tokyo is a 6,448 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from the United Arab Emirates to Japan. That is 11,942 km of water against 7,973 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
Pure steaming time is 19.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.9. 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 Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,046 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 Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) 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, Tokyo is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (6,437 nm), Rotterdam (6,278 nm) and Antwerp (6,259 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Tokyo is 6,448 nautical miles (11,942 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Tokyo?
About 19.2 days at 14 knots and 14.9 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 Tokyo 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.