Mexico
ChinaManzanillo to Xiamen shipping route.
7,392 nautical miles direct, about 22.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaXiamenShipping time from Manzanillo to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 7,392 nm | 25.7 d | 22.0 d | 17.1 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Xiamen shipping route
The shipping route from Manzanillo, Mexico to Xiamen, China covers 7,392 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 13,336 km apart, so the ship sails 1.03 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 22.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 to 52 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 59 sailings by 8 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to CNXMN 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Gdansk (7,233 nm), Marsaxlokk (7,060 nm) and Dalian (7,045 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Xiamen is 7,392 nautical miles (13,690 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Xiamen?
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 52 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to CNXMN 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 Xiamen 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.