Taiwan
PakistanKaohsiung to Karachi shipping route.
4,669 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Karachi
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KaohsiungStrait of MalaccaKarachiShipping time from Kaohsiung to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,669 nm | 16.2 d | 13.9 d | 10.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,266 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Karachi shipping route
Kaohsiung to Karachi is a 4,669 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Taiwan to Pakistan. That is 8,647 km of water against 5,399 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.2 days at 12 knots, 13.9 days at 14 knots and 10.8 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 Karachi to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,266 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 Karachi move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Karachi (PKKHI) carriers give about 5 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, Karachi is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (4,515 nm), Sydney (4,356 nm) and Nhava Sheva (4,181 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Karachi is 4,669 nautical miles (8,647 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Karachi?
About 13.9 days at 14 knots and 10.8 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 Karachi 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.