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VietnamManzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
8,509 nautical miles direct, about 25.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Ho Chi Minh City
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 8,509 nm | 29.5 d | 25.3 d | 19.7 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
Ships leaving Manzanillo for Ho Chi Minh City head north west and cover a sea distance of 8,509 nautical miles (15,759 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 15,247 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 29.5 days at 12 knots, 25.3 days at 14 knots and 19.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 31 to 74 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 92 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to VNSGN start at $4,815 for a 20GP and $5,015 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 Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) carriers give about 4 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, Ho Chi Minh City is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Cape Town (8,273 nm), Haiphong (8,180 nm) and Mersin (8,044 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City is 8,509 nautical miles (15,759 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 25.3 days at 14 knots and 19.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 31 to 74 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Ho Chi Minh City?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to VNSGN start at $4,815 per 20GP and $5,015 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ho Chi Minh City 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.