Pakistan
ArgentinaKarachi to Buenos Aires shipping route.
8,516 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 25.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Buenos Aires
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KarachiCape of Good HopeBuenos AiresShipping time from Karachi to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,516 nm | 29.6 d | 25.3 d | 19.7 d |
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About the Karachi to Buenos Aires shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Buenos Aires, Argentina covers 8,516 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 14,689 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 29.6 days at 12 knots, 25.4 days at 14 knots and 19.7 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 Karachi and Buenos Aires to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Karachi to Buenos Aires move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) 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 Karachi in this directory, Buenos Aires is the 55th shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (8,506 nm), Charleston (8,451 nm) and Santos (8,178 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Buenos Aires is 8,516 nautical miles (15,772 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Buenos Aires?
About 25.3 days at 14 knots and 19.7 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 Buenos Aires to Karachi 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.