Taiwan
IndiaKaohsiung to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
4,181 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Nhava Sheva
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KaohsiungStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,181 nm | 14.5 d | 12.4 d | 9.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,778 nm | 16.6 d | 14.2 d | 11.1 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva is a 4,181 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Taiwan to India. That is 7,742 km of water against 4,915 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 14.5 days at 12 knots, 12.4 days at 14 knots and 9.7 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 Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,778 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 Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (3,275 nm), Tanjung Priok (1,987 nm) and Port Klang (1,955 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva is 4,181 nautical miles (7,742 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Nhava Sheva?
About 12.4 days at 14 knots and 9.7 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 Nhava Sheva 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.