Taiwan
South AfricaKaohsiung to Durban shipping route.
6,465 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 19.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Durban
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KaohsiungSunda StraitDurbanShipping time from Kaohsiung to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,465 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Kaohsiung for Durban head south west and cover a sea distance of 6,465 nautical miles (11,972 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 11,169 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.4 days at 12 knots, 19.2 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Kaohsiung and Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Durban is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Los Angeles (6,176 nm), Jeddah (6,059 nm) and Oakland (5,842 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Durban?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Durban is 6,465 nautical miles (11,972 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Durban?
About 19.2 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Durban to Kaohsiung 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.