Philippines
AustraliaManila to Sydney shipping route.
3,938 nautical miles direct, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaSydneyShipping time from Manila to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 3,938 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
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About the Manila to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 3,938 nautical miles (7,294 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 6,271 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 13.7 days at 12 knots, 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (3,868 nm), Colombo (2,962 nm) and Tokyo (1,859 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Manila to Sydney is 3,938 nautical miles (7,294 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Sydney?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Sydney 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.