Saudi Arabia
DjiboutiJeddah to Djibouti shipping route.
693 nautical miles direct, about 2.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Djibouti
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-MandebDjiboutiShipping time from Jeddah to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 693 nm | 2.4 d | 2.1 d | 1.6 d |
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About the Jeddah to Djibouti shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Djibouti head south and cover a sea distance of 693 nautical miles (1,283 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 1,181 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 2.4 days at 12 knots, 2.1 days at 14 knots and 1.6 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 Jeddah and Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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 Jeddah in this directory, Djibouti is the shortest. It is the closest port to Jeddah we cover.
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Djibouti is 693 nautical miles (1,283 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Djibouti?
About 2.1 days at 14 knots and 1.6 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 Djibouti to Jeddah 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.