Pakistan
TaiwanKarachi to Kaohsiung shipping route.
4,669 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiStrait of MalaccaKaohsiungShipping time from Karachi to Kaohsiung
| 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 Karachi to Kaohsiung shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Kaohsiung, Taiwan covers 4,669 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,399 km apart, so the ship sails 1.60 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 13.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 16.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.8. 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 Kaohsiung 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 Karachi to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) 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, Kaohsiung is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (4,657 nm), Valencia (4,563 nm) and Barcelona (4,487 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Kaohsiung is 4,669 nautical miles (8,647 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Kaohsiung?
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 Kaohsiung 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.