Australia
TaiwanMelbourne to Kaohsiung shipping route.
4,913 nautical miles direct, about 14.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Kaohsiung
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaKaohsiungShipping time from Melbourne to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,913 nm | 17.1 d | 14.6 d | 11.4 d |
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About the Melbourne to Kaohsiung shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Kaohsiung head north west and cover a sea distance of 4,913 nautical miles (9,099 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,203 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.1 days at 12 knots, 14.6 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots. 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) 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, Kaohsiung is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (4,870 nm), Laem Chabang (4,688 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (4,520 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Kaohsiung is 4,913 nautical miles (9,099 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Kaohsiung?
About 14.6 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Kaohsiung 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.