Pakistan
PhilippinesKarachi to Manila shipping route.
4,356 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Manila
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiStrait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Karachi to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,356 nm | 15.1 d | 13.0 d | 10.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,871 nm | 16.9 d | 14.5 d | 11.3 d |
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About the Karachi to Manila shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Manila, Philippines covers 4,356 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,733 km apart, so the ship sails 1.41 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 13.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.1. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,871 nautical miles, 515 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Karachi to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Genoa (4,335 nm), Haiphong (4,312 nm) and Durban (3,958 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Manila?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Manila is 4,356 nautical miles (8,067 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Manila?
About 13.0 days at 14 knots and 10.1 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 Manila 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.