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South KoreaJeddah to Incheon shipping route.
6,989 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Incheon
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JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaIncheonShipping time from Jeddah to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,989 nm | 24.3 d | 20.8 d | 16.2 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,558 nm | 26.2 d | 22.5 d | 17.5 d |
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About the Jeddah to Incheon shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Incheon head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,989 nautical miles (12,944 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,358 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.3 days at 12 knots, 20.8 days at 14 knots and 16.2 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,558 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) 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, Incheon is the 49th shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (6,920 nm), Qingdao (6,861 nm) and Cartagena (6,769 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Incheon is 6,989 nautical miles (12,944 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Incheon?
About 20.8 days at 14 knots and 16.2 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 Incheon 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.