Philippines
ChinaManila to Qingdao shipping route.
1,467 nautical miles direct, about 4.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaQingdaoShipping time from Manila to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,467 nm | 5.1 d | 4.4 d | 3.4 d |
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About the Manila to Qingdao shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Qingdao head north and cover a sea distance of 1,467 nautical miles (2,717 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,384 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 5.1 days at 12 knots, 4.4 days at 14 knots and 3.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 7 to 13 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 10 sailings by 3 carriers (CNC, Maersk and Wan Hai).
Recent freight rates for PHMNL to CNTAO start at $700 for a 20GP and $800 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations include Laem Chabang (1,445 nm), Singapore (1,363 nm) and Shanghai (1,203 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Manila to Qingdao is 1,467 nautical miles (2,717 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Qingdao?
About 4.4 days at 14 knots and 3.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 7 to 13 days.
What are freight rates from Manila to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for PHMNL to CNTAO start at $700 per 20GP and $800 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Xiamen to Qingdao853 nm
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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.