Taiwan
BrazilKaohsiung to Santos shipping route.
10,534 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 31.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Santos
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KaohsiungCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitSantosShipping time from Kaohsiung to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,534 nm | 36.6 d | 31.4 d | 24.4 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Santos shipping route
Ships leaving Kaohsiung for Santos head west and cover a sea distance of 10,534 nautical miles (19,509 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 18,638 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 36.6 days at 12 knots, 31.4 days at 14 knots and 24.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 34 to 48 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ONE).
Recent freight rates for TWKHH to BRSSZ start at $3,800 for a 20GP and $4,100 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Santos (BRSSZ) carriers give about 6 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, Santos is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (10,482 nm), Hamburg (10,304 nm) and Bremerhaven (10,257 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Santos?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Santos is 10,534 nautical miles (19,509 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Santos?
About 31.4 days at 14 knots and 24.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 34 to 48 days.
What are freight rates from Kaohsiung to Santos?
Recent spot rates for TWKHH to BRSSZ start at $3,800 per 20GP and $4,100 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos 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.