Mexico
ArgentinaManzanillo to Buenos Aires shipping route.
6,492 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 19.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Buenos Aires
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloStrait of MagellanBuenos AiresShipping time from Manzanillo to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 6,492 nm | 22.5 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Buenos Aires shipping route
The shipping route from Manzanillo, Mexico to Buenos Aires, Argentina covers 6,492 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Magellan. On a globe the two ports sit 7,701 km apart, so the ship sails 1.56 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 19.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 22.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 15.0. 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 Manzanillo and Buenos Aires to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manzanillo to Buenos Aires move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) carriers give about 7 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 Manzanillo in this directory, Buenos Aires is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include London Gateway (6,474 nm), Felixstowe (6,472 nm) and Valencia (6,464 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Buenos Aires is 6,492 nautical miles (12,024 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Buenos Aires?
About 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Buenos Aires to Manzanillo 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.