Philippines
PakistanManila to Karachi shipping route.
4,356 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Karachi
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of MalaccaKarachiShipping time from Manila to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,356 nm | 15.1 d | 13.0 d | 10.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,871 nm | 16.9 d | 14.5 d | 11.3 d |
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About the Manila to Karachi shipping route
The shipping route from Manila, Philippines to Karachi, Pakistan covers 4,356 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,733 km apart, so the ship sails 1.41 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.1 days at 12 knots, 13.0 days at 14 knots and 10.1 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 Karachi to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,871 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 Karachi move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Karachi (PKKHI) carriers give about 5 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, Karachi is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (4,202 nm), Sydney (3,938 nm) and Nhava Sheva (3,868 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Manila to Karachi is 4,356 nautical miles (8,067 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Karachi?
About 13.0 days at 14 knots and 10.1 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 Karachi 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.