Philippines
South AfricaManila to Durban shipping route.
6,069 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 18.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSunda StraitDurbanShipping time from Manila to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,069 nm | 21.1 d | 18.1 d | 14.0 d |
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About the Manila to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Durban head south west and cover a sea distance of 6,069 nautical miles (11,240 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 10,807 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.1 days at 12 knots, 18.1 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (5,746 nm), Mombasa (5,482 nm) and Djibouti (5,134 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Durban?
The port to port distance from Manila to Durban is 6,069 nautical miles (11,240 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Durban?
About 18.1 days at 14 knots and 14.0 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 Durban to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Ho Chi Minh City907 nm - Manila to Ningbo1,089 nm
- Cape Town to Durban875 nm
Mombasa to Durban1,759 nm
Salalah to Durban3,137 nm
Djibouti to Durban3,353 nm
Lagos (Apapa) to Durban3,463 nm
Colombo to Durban3,794 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.