Saudi Arabia
ChinaJeddah to Yantian shipping route.
5,843 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Yantian
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JeddahBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaYantianShipping time from Jeddah to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,843 nm | 20.3 d | 17.4 d | 13.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,427 nm | 22.3 d | 19.1 d | 14.9 d |
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About the Jeddah to Yantian shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Yantian head east and cover a sea distance of 5,843 nautical miles (10,822 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 7,651 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 17.4 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 20.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 13.5. 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 Yantian to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,427 nautical miles, 584 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Jeddah to Yantian move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 38th shortest. Closer destinations include New York (5,828 nm), Hong Kong (5,822 nm) and Lagos (Apapa) (5,808 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Yantian is 5,843 nautical miles (10,822 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Yantian?
About 17.4 days at 14 knots and 13.5 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 Yantian 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.