Philippines
United Arab EmiratesManila to Jebel Ali shipping route.
4,859 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Jebel Ali
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Manila to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,859 nm | 16.9 d | 14.5 d | 11.2 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,374 nm | 18.7 d | 16.0 d | 12.4 d |
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About the Manila to Jebel Ali shipping route
The shipping route from Manila, Philippines to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates covers 4,859 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,929 km apart, so the ship sails 1.30 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
Pure steaming time is 14.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 16.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.2. 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,374 nautical miles, 515 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Manila to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (4,742 nm), Auckland (4,696 nm) and Melbourne (4,495 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Manila to Jebel Ali is 4,859 nautical miles (8,999 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Jebel Ali?
About 14.5 days at 14 knots and 11.2 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 Jebel Ali 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.