Saudi Arabia
Hong KongJeddah to Hong Kong shipping route.
5,822 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Hong Kong
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JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Jeddah to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,822 nm | 20.2 d | 17.3 d | 13.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,406 nm | 22.2 d | 19.1 d | 14.8 d |
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About the Jeddah to Hong Kong shipping route
Jeddah to Hong Kong is a 5,822 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong. That is 10,783 km of water against 7,647 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.2 days at 12 knots, 17.3 days at 14 knots and 13.5 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,406 nautical miles, 584 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Lagos (Apapa) (5,808 nm), Manila (5,746 nm) and Haiphong (5,702 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Hong Kong is 5,822 nautical miles (10,783 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Hong Kong?
About 17.3 days at 14 knots and 13.5 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 Hong Kong to Jeddah has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Kaohsiung to Hong Kong380 nm
Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm
Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
Ningbo to Hong Kong730 nm- Shanghai to Hong Kong844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong900 nm
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.