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ChinaManzanillo to Ningbo shipping route.
7,023 nautical miles direct, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaNingboShipping time from Manzanillo to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,023 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Ningbo shipping route
Ships leaving Manzanillo for Ningbo head north west and cover a sea distance of 7,023 nautical miles (13,006 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 12,675 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 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 8 to 45 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 118 sailings by 9 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to CNNGB 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 Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (6,982 nm), Shanghai (6,970 nm) and Lagos (Apapa) (6,962 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Ningbo is 7,023 nautical miles (13,006 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Ningbo?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 8 to 45 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to CNNGB 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 Ningbo 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.