Philippines
PanamaManila to Balboa shipping route.
9,493 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 28.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaPanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Manila to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,493 nm | 33.0 d | 28.3 d | 22.0 d |
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About the Manila to Balboa shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Balboa head north east and cover a sea distance of 9,493 nautical miles (17,581 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 16,552 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 28.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 33.0 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 22.0. 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 Manila and Balboa to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) 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 65 port to port routes from Manila in this directory, Balboa is the 47th shortest. Closer destinations include Lagos (Apapa) (9,379 nm), Algeciras (8,354 nm) and Valencia (8,097 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Manila to Balboa is 9,493 nautical miles (17,581 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Balboa?
About 28.3 days at 14 knots and 22.0 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 Balboa to Manila 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.