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EgyptMelbourne to Port Said shipping route.
7,871 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 23.4 days of steaming at 14 knots. Avoiding the Red Sea adds 5,144 nm.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Port Said
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MelbourneSuez Canal · Bab-el-MandebPort SaidShipping time from Melbourne to Port Said
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 7,871 nm | 27.3 d | 23.4 d | 18.2 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,015 nm | 45.2 d | 38.7 d | 30.1 d |
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Reverse: Port Said to MelbourneMany carriers still avoid the Red Sea. Routed via Cape of Good Hope, Melbourne to Port Said is 13,015 nm, about 15.3 more days at 14 knots.
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About the Melbourne to Port Said shipping route
Melbourne to Port Said is a 7,871 nautical mile shipping route via Suez Canal, heading west from Australia to Egypt. That is 14,576 km of water against 13,937 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 27.3 days at 12 knots, 23.4 days at 14 knots and 18.2 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 Port Said to plan the full ocean transit time.
The shortest route goes through the Red Sea. Since attacks on shipping began there in late 2023, many carriers send ships via Cape of Good Hope instead. That route is 13,015 nautical miles, 5,144 more, and adds about 15.3 days at 14 knots. Longer voyages burn more fuel and tie up more ships, which is why freight rates on Red Sea lanes jumped when the diversions started.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Port Said move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Said (EGPSD) carriers give about 9 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 Said is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Vancouver (7,475 nm), Seattle (7,453 nm) and Buenos Aires (7,427 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Port Said?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Port Said is 7,871 nautical miles (14,576 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Port Said?
About 23.4 days at 14 knots and 18.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
What if the ship avoids the Red Sea?
Routed via Cape of Good Hope, the voyage is 13,015 nm, 5,144 nm longer, about 38.7 days at 14 knots.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Port Said 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.