India
ChinaMundra to Yantian shipping route.
4,299 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mundra and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MundraStrait of MalaccaYantianShipping time from Mundra to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,299 nm | 14.9 d | 12.8 d | 10.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,939 nm | 17.1 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
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About the Mundra to Yantian shipping route
The shipping route from Mundra, India to Yantian, China covers 4,299 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 4,552 km apart, so the ship sails 1.75 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 12.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 14.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 23 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 2 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,939 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for INMUN to CNYTN start at $2,950 for a 20GP and $2,850 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (4,278 nm), Manila (4,202 nm) and Haiphong (4,158 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mundra to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Mundra to Yantian is 4,299 nautical miles (7,962 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mundra to Yantian?
About 12.8 days at 14 knots and 10.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 23 days.
What are freight rates from Mundra to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for INMUN to CNYTN start at $2,950 per 20GP and $2,850 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.