Saudi Arabia
South AfricaJeddah to Durban shipping route.
3,964 nautical miles direct, about 11.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-MandebDurbanShipping time from Jeddah to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 3,964 nm | 13.8 d | 11.8 d | 9.2 d |
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About the Jeddah to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Durban head south and cover a sea distance of 3,964 nautical miles (7,342 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 5,777 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 13.8 days at 12 knots, 11.8 days at 14 knots and 9.2 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include London Gateway (3,954 nm), Felixstowe (3,953 nm) and Le Havre (3,826 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Durban?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Durban is 3,964 nautical miles (7,342 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Durban?
About 11.8 days at 14 knots and 9.2 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 Durban 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.