Mexico
JapanManzanillo to Tokyo shipping route.
6,137 nautical miles direct, about 18.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Tokyo
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ManzanilloSeaTokyoShipping time from Manzanillo to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,137 nm | 21.3 d | 18.3 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Tokyo shipping route
The shipping route from Manzanillo, Mexico to Tokyo, Japan covers 6,137 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 10,925 km apart, so the ship sails 1.04 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 18.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.2. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Manzanillo and Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manzanillo to Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) carriers give about 8 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, Tokyo is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (6,126 nm), Algeciras (6,080 nm) and Auckland (6,042 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Tokyo is 6,137 nautical miles (11,366 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Tokyo?
About 18.3 days at 14 knots and 14.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Tokyo 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.