United Arab Emirates
ChinaJebel Ali to Xiamen shipping route.
5,160 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Xiamen
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzXiamenShipping time from Jebel Ali to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,160 nm | 17.9 d | 15.4 d | 11.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,785 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Xiamen shipping route
Ships leaving Jebel Ali for Xiamen head east and cover a sea distance of 5,160 nautical miles (9,557 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,304 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
Pure steaming time is 15.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.9. 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 Xiamen to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,785 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 Xiamen move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Xiamen (CNXMN) carriers give about 6 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, Xiamen is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (4,956 nm), Hong Kong (4,935 nm) and Cape Town (4,905 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Xiamen is 5,160 nautical miles (9,557 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Xiamen?
About 15.4 days at 14 knots and 11.9 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 Xiamen 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.