India
ChinaMundra to Xiamen shipping route.
4,503 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mundra and Xiamen
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MundraStrait of MalaccaXiamenShipping time from Mundra to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,503 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,128 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
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About the Mundra to Xiamen shipping route
Mundra to Xiamen is a 4,503 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from India to China. That is 8,340 km of water against 4,903 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 13.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.4. 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 Mundra and Xiamen to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,128 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mundra to Xiamen move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. 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 64 port to port routes from Mundra in this directory, Xiamen is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Genoa (4,495 nm), Yantian (4,299 nm) and Hong Kong (4,278 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mundra to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Mundra to Xiamen is 4,503 nautical miles (8,340 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mundra to Xiamen?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.