Australia
ChinaMelbourne to Ningbo shipping route.
5,154 nautical miles direct, about 15.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaNingboShipping time from Melbourne to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,154 nm | 17.9 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
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About the Melbourne to Ningbo shipping route
Melbourne to Ningbo is a 5,154 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading north from Australia to China. That is 9,545 km of water against 7,912 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.9 days at 12 knots, 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 6 to 24 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 73 sailings by 7 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to CNNGB start at $2,263 for a 20GP and $5,020 for a 40GP ($4,513 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (5,105 nm), Yantian (5,065 nm) and Xiamen (5,061 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Ningbo is 5,154 nautical miles (9,545 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Ningbo?
About 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 6 to 24 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to CNNGB start at $2,263 per 20GP and $5,020 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.