Pakistan
AustraliaKarachi to Melbourne shipping route.
6,198 nautical miles direct, about 18.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiSeaMelbourneShipping time from Karachi to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,198 nm | 21.5 d | 18.4 d | 14.3 d |
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About the Karachi to Melbourne shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Melbourne, Australia covers 6,198 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 10,705 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.5 days at 12 knots, 18.5 days at 14 knots and 14.3 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Karachi to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Antwerp (6,185 nm), London Gateway (6,134 nm) and Felixstowe (6,132 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Melbourne is 6,198 nautical miles (11,479 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Melbourne?
About 18.4 days at 14 knots and 14.3 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 Melbourne 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.