Philippines
AustraliaManila to Melbourne shipping route.
4,495 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaMelbourneShipping time from Manila to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,495 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Manila to Melbourne shipping route
Manila to Melbourne is a 4,495 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south from the Philippines to Australia. That is 8,325 km of water against 6,349 km as the crow flies. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 13.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.4. 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (4,356 nm), Mundra (4,202 nm) and Sydney (3,938 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Manila to Melbourne is 4,495 nautical miles (8,325 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Melbourne?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 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 Melbourne 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.