Australia
ChinaMelbourne to Xiamen shipping route.
5,061 nautical miles direct, about 15.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaXiamenShipping time from Melbourne to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,061 nm | 17.6 d | 15.1 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Melbourne to Xiamen shipping route
The shipping route from Melbourne, Australia to Xiamen, China covers 5,061 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 7,472 km apart, so the ship sails 1.25 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 15.1 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 17.6 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 35 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 25 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to CNXMN start at $2,531 for a 20GP and $3,834 for a 40GP ($4,802 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (5,044 nm), Tokyo (4,931 nm) and Yokohama (4,920 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Xiamen is 5,061 nautical miles (9,373 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Xiamen?
About 15.1 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 35 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to CNXMN start at $2,531 per 20GP and $3,834 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.