Philippines
MexicoManila to Manzanillo shipping route.
7,809 nautical miles direct, about 23.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaManzanilloShipping time from Manila to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,809 nm | 27.1 d | 23.2 d | 18.1 d |
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About the Manila to Manzanillo shipping route
Manila to Manzanillo is a 7,809 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north east from the Philippines to Mexico. That is 14,462 km of water against 13,791 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 27.1 days at 12 knots, 23.2 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Marsaxlokk (7,381 nm), Piraeus (7,026 nm) and Mersin (6,800 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Manila to Manzanillo is 7,809 nautical miles (14,462 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Manzanillo?
About 23.2 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Manzanillo 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.