India
ChinaMundra to Ningbo shipping route.
4,939 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mundra and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MundraStrait of MalaccaNingboShipping time from Mundra to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,939 nm | 17.1 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,564 nm | 19.3 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Mundra to Ningbo shipping route
The shipping route from Mundra, India to Ningbo, China covers 4,939 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,181 km apart, so the ship sails 1.77 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 15 to 28 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,564 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for INMUN to CNNGB start at $3,125 for a 20GP and $3,050 for a 40GP. 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 64 port to port routes from Mundra in this directory, Ningbo is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Cape Town (4,887 nm), Valencia (4,724 nm) and Barcelona (4,647 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mundra to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Mundra to Ningbo is 4,939 nautical miles (9,147 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mundra to Ningbo?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 15 to 28 days.
What are freight rates from Mundra to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for INMUN to CNNGB start at $3,125 per 20GP and $3,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo to Mundra 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.