United Arab Emirates
ChinaJebel Ali to Yantian shipping route.
4,956 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Yantian
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Jebel AliStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzYantianShipping time from Jebel Ali to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,956 nm | 17.2 d | 14.8 d | 11.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,596 nm | 19.4 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Yantian shipping route
Jebel Ali to Yantian is a 4,956 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from the United Arab Emirates to China. That is 9,179 km of water against 5,984 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.2 days at 12 knots, 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 45 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,596 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for AEJEA to CNYTN start at $5,910 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (4,935 nm), Cape Town (4,905 nm) and Algeciras (4,895 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Yantian is 4,956 nautical miles (9,179 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Yantian?
About 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 45 to 45 days.
What are freight rates from Jebel Ali to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for AEJEA to CNYTN start at $5,910 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.