Pakistan
Hong KongKarachi to Hong Kong shipping route.
4,432 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiStrait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Karachi to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,432 nm | 15.4 d | 13.2 d | 10.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,072 nm | 17.6 d | 15.1 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Karachi to Hong Kong shipping route
Karachi to Hong Kong is a 4,432 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Pakistan to Hong Kong. That is 8,208 km of water against 4,799 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.4 days at 12 knots, 13.2 days at 14 knots and 10.3 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,072 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Karachi to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) 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 Karachi in this directory, Hong Kong is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (4,356 nm), Genoa (4,335 nm) and Haiphong (4,312 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Hong Kong is 4,432 nautical miles (8,208 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Hong Kong?
About 13.2 days at 14 knots and 10.3 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 Hong Kong to Karachi has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm
Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
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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.