Mexico
ChinaManzanillo to Dalian shipping route.
7,045 nautical miles direct, about 21.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaDalianShipping time from Manzanillo to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,045 nm | 24.5 d | 21.0 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Dalian shipping route
The shipping route from Manzanillo, Mexico to Dalian, China covers 7,045 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 11,980 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 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 21.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 24.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.3. Liner schedules on the lane quote 19 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 65 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to CNDLC start at $4,450 for a 20GP and $4,850 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 Dalian (CNDLC) 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 Manzanillo in this directory, Dalian is the 37th shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (7,023 nm), Qingdao (6,982 nm) and Shanghai (6,970 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Dalian is 7,045 nautical miles (13,048 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Dalian?
About 21.0 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 19 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to CNDLC start at $4,450 per 20GP and $4,850 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian 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.