Australia
ChinaMelbourne to Qingdao shipping route.
5,456 nautical miles direct, about 16.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaQingdaoShipping time from Melbourne to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,456 nm | 18.9 d | 16.2 d | 12.6 d |
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About the Melbourne to Qingdao shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Qingdao head north and cover a sea distance of 5,456 nautical miles (10,104 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 8,598 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.9 days at 12 knots, 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 31 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 65 sailings by 10 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Gold Star Line, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to CNTAO start at $2,388 for a 20GP and $3,819 for a 40GP ($4,780 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (5,212 nm), Shanghai (5,201 nm) and Ningbo (5,154 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Qingdao is 5,456 nautical miles (10,104 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Qingdao?
About 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 31 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to CNTAO start at $2,388 per 20GP and $3,819 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.