Saudi Arabia
TaiwanJeddah to Kaohsiung shipping route.
6,059 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Kaohsiung
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JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaKaohsiungShipping time from Jeddah to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,059 nm | 21.0 d | 18.0 d | 14.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,600 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
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About the Jeddah to Kaohsiung shipping route
The shipping route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kaohsiung, Taiwan covers 6,059 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,238 km apart, so the ship sails 1.36 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.0 days at 12 knots, 18.0 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,600 nautical miles, 542 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) carriers give about 7 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, Kaohsiung is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (6,047 nm), Montreal (5,922 nm) and Yantian (5,843 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Kaohsiung is 6,059 nautical miles (11,221 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Kaohsiung?
About 18.0 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Kaohsiung 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.