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ChinaMelbourne to Dalian shipping route.
5,599 nautical miles direct, about 16.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaDalianShipping time from Melbourne to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,599 nm | 19.4 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Melbourne to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Dalian head north and cover a sea distance of 5,599 nautical miles (10,369 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 8,861 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 16.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 43 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 18 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, OOCL and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to CNDLC start at $2,964 for a 20GP and $5,670 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 Dalian (CNDLC) 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 Melbourne in this directory, Dalian is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (5,498 nm), Qingdao (5,456 nm) and Busan (5,212 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Dalian is 5,599 nautical miles (10,369 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Dalian?
About 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 43 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to CNDLC start at $2,964 per 20GP and $5,670 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian 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.