Australia
PanamaMelbourne to Balboa shipping route.
8,142 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 24.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbournePanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Melbourne to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,142 nm | 28.3 d | 24.2 d | 18.8 d |
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About the Melbourne to Balboa shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Balboa head south east and cover a sea distance of 8,142 nautical miles (15,080 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 14,530 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 24.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 28.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 18.8. 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 Melbourne and Balboa to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) 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 Melbourne in this directory, Balboa is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (8,007 nm), Port Said (7,871 nm) and Vancouver (7,475 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Balboa is 8,142 nautical miles (15,080 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Balboa?
About 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.8 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 Balboa to Melbourne 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.