Philippines
ChinaManila to Xiamen shipping route.
709 nautical miles direct, about 2.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaXiamenShipping time from Manila to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 709 nm | 2.5 d | 2.1 d | 1.6 d |
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About the Manila to Xiamen shipping route
The shipping route from Manila, Philippines to Xiamen, China covers 709 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 1,132 km apart, so the ship sails 1.16 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 2.1 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 2.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 1.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 21 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 1 carrier (CNC).
Recent freight rates for PHMNL to CNXMN start at $650 for a 20GP and $1,030 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (681 nm), Hong Kong (660 nm) and Kaohsiung (583 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Manila to Xiamen is 709 nautical miles (1,313 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Xiamen?
About 2.1 days at 14 knots and 1.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 21 days.
What are freight rates from Manila to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for PHMNL to CNXMN start at $650 per 20GP and $1,030 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Manila to
Kaohsiung583 nm - Manila to
Hong Kong660 nm - Manila to Yantian681 nm
- Manila to
Ho Chi Minh City907 nm - Manila to Ningbo1,089 nm
- Manila to Haiphong1,100 nm
- Ningbo to Xiamen475 nm
- Shanghai to Xiamen589 nm
- Haiphong to Xiamen816 nm
- Qingdao to Xiamen853 nm
Busan to Xiamen912 nm- Incheon to Xiamen981 nm
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.