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Saudi ArabiaKaohsiung to Jeddah shipping route.
6,059 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Jeddah
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KaohsiungBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Kaohsiung to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,059 nm | 21.0 d | 18.0 d | 14.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,600 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Jeddah shipping route
Ships leaving Kaohsiung for Jeddah head west and cover a sea distance of 6,059 nautical miles (11,221 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,238 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.0 days at 12 knots, 18.0 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,600 nautical miles, 542 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) 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 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Jeddah is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (5,842 nm), Mombasa (5,795 nm) and Vancouver (5,592 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Jeddah is 6,059 nautical miles (11,221 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Jeddah?
About 18.0 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Jeddah 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.