Mexico
ChinaManzanillo to Shanghai shipping route.
6,970 nautical miles direct, about 20.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaShanghaiShipping time from Manzanillo to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,970 nm | 24.2 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Shanghai shipping route
Manzanillo to Shanghai is a 6,970 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north west from Mexico to China. That is 12,909 km of water against 12,565 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.2 days at 12 knots, 20.7 days at 14 knots and 16.1 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 13 to 38 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 131 sailings by 8 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to CNSHA start at $4,450 for a 20GP and $4,800 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Lagos (Apapa) (6,962 nm), Sydney (6,961 nm) and Incheon (6,936 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Shanghai is 6,970 nautical miles (12,909 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Shanghai?
About 20.7 days at 14 knots and 16.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 13 to 38 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to CNSHA start at $4,450 per 20GP and $4,800 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.