Mexico
TaiwanManzanillo to Kaohsiung shipping route.
7,397 nautical miles direct, about 22.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaKaohsiungShipping time from Manzanillo to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,397 nm | 25.7 d | 22.0 d | 17.1 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Kaohsiung shipping route
Manzanillo to Kaohsiung is a 7,397 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north west from Mexico to Taiwan. That is 13,699 km of water against 13,301 km as the crow flies. 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 22.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 25.7 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 17.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 1 carrier (Yang Ming).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to TWKHH start at $10,228 for a 20GP and $10,243 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 Kaohsiung (TWKHH) 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, Kaohsiung is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (7,392 nm), Gdansk (7,233 nm) and Marsaxlokk (7,060 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Kaohsiung is 7,397 nautical miles (13,699 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Kaohsiung?
About 22.0 days at 14 knots and 17.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Kaohsiung?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to TWKHH start at $10,228 per 20GP and $10,243 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kaohsiung 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.