Saudi Arabia
ChinaJeddah to Ningbo shipping route.
6,483 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaNingboShipping time from Jeddah to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,483 nm | 22.5 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,052 nm | 24.5 d | 21.0 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Jeddah to Ningbo shipping route
The shipping route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ningbo, China covers 6,483 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,136 km apart, so the ship sails 1.48 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 19.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 15 to 36 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 28 sailings by 5 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and T.S. Lines).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,052 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for SAJED to CNNGB start at $5,000 for a 20GP and $7,700 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 44th shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (6,326 nm), Charleston (6,271 nm) and Kaohsiung (6,059 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Ningbo is 6,483 nautical miles (12,006 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Ningbo?
About 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 15 to 36 days.
What are freight rates from Jeddah to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for SAJED to CNNGB start at $5,000 per 20GP and $7,700 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.