Saudi Arabia
ChinaJeddah to Shanghai shipping route.
6,597 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaShanghaiShipping time from Jeddah to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,597 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,166 nm | 24.9 d | 21.3 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Jeddah to Shanghai shipping route
The shipping route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shanghai, China covers 6,597 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,085 km apart, so the ship sails 1.51 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 19.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.3. Liner schedules on the lane quote 15 to 31 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 50 sailings by 12 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, China United Lines, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,166 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 CNSHA 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) carriers give about 6 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, Shanghai is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (6,483 nm), Savannah (6,326 nm) and Charleston (6,271 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Shanghai is 6,597 nautical miles (12,217 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Shanghai?
About 19.6 days at 14 knots and 15.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 15 to 31 days.
What are freight rates from Jeddah to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for SAJED to CNSHA 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 Shanghai 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.