Pakistan
ChinaKarachi to Yantian shipping route.
4,453 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiStrait of MalaccaYantianShipping time from Karachi to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,453 nm | 15.5 d | 13.3 d | 10.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,093 nm | 17.7 d | 15.2 d | 11.8 d |
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About the Karachi to Yantian shipping route
Karachi to Yantian is a 4,453 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Pakistan to China. That is 8,248 km of water against 4,803 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.5 days at 12 knots, 13.3 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 Yantian to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,093 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 Yantian move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yantian (CNYTN) carriers give about 6 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, Yantian is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (4,432 nm), Manila (4,356 nm) and Genoa (4,335 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Yantian is 4,453 nautical miles (8,248 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Yantian?
About 13.3 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 Yantian 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.