Taiwan
United Arab EmiratesKaohsiung to Jebel Ali shipping route.
5,172 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Jebel Ali
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KaohsiungStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,172 nm | 18.0 d | 15.4 d | 12.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,769 nm | 20.0 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali shipping route
Ships leaving Kaohsiung for Jebel Ali head west and cover a sea distance of 5,172 nautical miles (9,578 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,573 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.0 days at 12 knots, 15.4 days at 14 knots and 12.0 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,769 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (5,055 nm), Auckland (4,999 nm) and Melbourne (4,913 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali is 5,172 nautical miles (9,578 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Jebel Ali?
About 15.4 days at 14 knots and 12.0 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 Jebel Ali 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.