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PhilippinesJeddah to Manila shipping route.
5,746 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Manila
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JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Jeddah to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,746 nm | 20.0 d | 17.1 d | 13.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,205 nm | 21.5 d | 18.5 d | 14.4 d |
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About the Jeddah to Manila shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Manila head east and cover a sea distance of 5,746 nautical miles (10,641 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,586 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 20.0 days at 12 knots, 17.1 days at 14 knots and 13.3 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,205 nautical miles, 459 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (5,702 nm), Laem Chabang (5,186 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (5,018 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Manila?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Manila is 5,746 nautical miles (10,641 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Manila?
About 17.1 days at 14 knots and 13.3 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 Manila 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.