Australia
MalaysiaMelbourne to Port Klang shipping route.
4,193 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 12.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Port Klang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSunda StraitPort KlangShipping time from Melbourne to Port Klang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 4,193 nm | 14.6 d | 12.5 d | 9.7 d |
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About the Melbourne to Port Klang shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Port Klang head north west and cover a sea distance of 4,193 nautical miles (7,766 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 6,378 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 14.6 days at 12 knots, 12.5 days at 14 knots and 9.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 19 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 5 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to MYPKG start at $2,400 for a 20GP and $4,004 for a 40GP ($4,800 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 Port Klang (MYPKG) 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, Port Klang is the 5th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (3,936 nm), Tanjung Priok (3,475 nm) and Auckland (1,683 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Port Klang?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Port Klang is 4,193 nautical miles (7,766 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Port Klang?
About 12.5 days at 14 knots and 9.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 19 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Port Klang?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to MYPKG start at $2,400 per 20GP and $4,004 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Port Klang to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Melbourne to Sydney596 nm
- Melbourne to
Auckland1,683 nm - Melbourne to
Tanjung Priok3,475 nm - Melbourne to
Singapore3,936 nm - Melbourne to
Manila4,495 nm - Melbourne to
Ho Chi Minh City4,520 nm - Tanjung Priok to Port Klang771 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Port Klang914 nm
Laem Chabang to Port Klang1,082 nm
Colombo to Port Klang1,420 nm- Haiphong to Port Klang1,599 nm
- Manila to Port Klang1,642 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.