Philippines
IndiaManila to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
3,868 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Manila to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,868 nm | 13.4 d | 11.5 d | 9.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,382 nm | 15.2 d | 13.0 d | 10.1 d |
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About the Manila to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Nhava Sheva head west and cover a sea distance of 3,868 nautical miles (7,163 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,118 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 11.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.0. 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 Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,382 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 Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (2,962 nm), Tokyo (1,859 nm) and Yokohama (1,848 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Manila to Nhava Sheva is 3,868 nautical miles (7,163 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Nhava Sheva?
About 11.5 days at 14 knots and 9.0 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 Nhava Sheva 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.