Australia
United Arab EmiratesMelbourne to Jebel Ali shipping route.
6,666 nautical miles direct, about 19.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Jebel Ali
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MelbourneStrait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Melbourne to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,666 nm | 23.1 d | 19.8 d | 15.4 d |
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About the Melbourne to Jebel Ali shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Jebel Ali head west and cover a sea distance of 6,666 nautical miles (12,346 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 11,671 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Hormuz.
Pure steaming time is 19.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.4. 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (6,576 nm), Salalah (6,343 nm) and Mombasa (6,317 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Jebel Ali is 6,666 nautical miles (12,346 km), direct. The route passes Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Jebel Ali?
About 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Jebel Ali 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.