Saudi Arabia
AustraliaJeddah to Melbourne shipping route.
7,187 nautical miles direct, about 21.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Melbourne
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JeddahBab-el-MandebMelbourneShipping time from Jeddah to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,187 nm | 25.0 d | 21.4 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Jeddah to Melbourne shipping route
Jeddah to Melbourne is a 7,187 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from Saudi Arabia to Australia. That is 13,311 km of water against 12,799 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
Pure steaming time is 21.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.6. 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 53rd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (7,105 nm), Balboa (7,010 nm) and Dalian (7,004 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Melbourne is 7,187 nautical miles (13,311 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Melbourne?
About 21.4 days at 14 knots and 16.6 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 Melbourne 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.