Philippines
DjiboutiManila to Djibouti shipping route.
5,134 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Djibouti
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Manila to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,134 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,593 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Manila to Djibouti shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Djibouti head west and cover a sea distance of 5,134 nautical miles (9,508 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,402 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.8 days at 12 knots, 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 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 Manila and Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,593 nautical miles, 459 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Manila to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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, Djibouti is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (4,859 nm), Salalah (4,742 nm) and Auckland (4,696 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Manila to Djibouti is 5,134 nautical miles (9,508 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Djibouti?
About 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 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 Djibouti to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Port Said to Djibouti1,376 nm
Karachi to Djibouti1,601 nm
Jebel Ali to Djibouti1,675 nm
Mersin to Djibouti1,747 nm
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.