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ChinaMundra to Shanghai shipping route.
5,053 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mundra and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MundraStrait of MalaccaShanghaiShipping time from Mundra to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,053 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,678 nm | 19.7 d | 16.9 d | 13.1 d |
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About the Mundra to Shanghai shipping route
Ships leaving Mundra for Shanghai head east and cover a sea distance of 5,053 nautical miles (9,358 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,165 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.5 days at 12 knots, 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 23 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 6 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,678 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 CNSHA start at $3,614 for a 20GP and $3,814 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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 64 port to port routes from Mundra in this directory, Shanghai is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (4,981 nm), Ningbo (4,939 nm) and Cape Town (4,887 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mundra to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Mundra to Shanghai is 5,053 nautical miles (9,358 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mundra to Shanghai?
About 15.0 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 23 days.
What are freight rates from Mundra to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for INMUN to CNSHA start at $3,614 per 20GP and $3,814 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.