Australia
Hong KongMelbourne to Hong Kong shipping route.
5,044 nautical miles direct, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaHong KongShipping time from Melbourne to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,044 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Melbourne to Hong Kong shipping route
Melbourne to Hong Kong is a 5,044 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north west from Australia to Hong Kong. That is 9,341 km of water against 7,420 km as the crow flies. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 15.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 14 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 1 carrier (OOCL).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to HKHKG start at $2,750 for a 20GP and $5,500 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 Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (4,931 nm), Yokohama (4,920 nm) and Kaohsiung (4,913 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Hong Kong is 5,044 nautical miles (9,341 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
About 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 14 to 14 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to HKHKG start at $2,750 per 20GP and $5,500 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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Singapore3,936 nm - Melbourne to
Port Klang4,193 nm - Melbourne to
Manila4,495 nm 
Kaohsiung to Hong Kong380 nm
Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm- Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
Ningbo to Hong Kong730 nm- Shanghai to Hong Kong844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong900 nm
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.