Australia
South AfricaMelbourne to Durban shipping route.
5,647 nautical miles direct, about 16.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaDurbanShipping time from Melbourne to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,647 nm | 19.6 d | 16.8 d | 13.1 d |
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About the Melbourne to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Durban head south west and cover a sea distance of 5,647 nautical miles (10,458 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 9,831 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 16.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.1. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Dalian (5,599 nm), Incheon (5,498 nm) and Qingdao (5,456 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Durban?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Durban is 5,647 nautical miles (10,458 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Durban?
About 16.8 days at 14 knots and 13.1 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 Durban 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.