India
ChinaNhava Sheva to Dalian shipping route.
5,126 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Dalian
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Nhava ShevaStrait of MalaccaDalianShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,126 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,751 nm | 20.0 d | 17.1 d | 13.3 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Nhava Sheva for Dalian head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,126 nautical miles (9,494 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,157 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.8 days at 12 knots, 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 39 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 31 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,751 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for INNSA to CNDLC start at $3,914 for a 20GP and $4,214 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 Dalian (CNDLC) 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 Nhava Sheva in this directory, Dalian is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (5,111 nm), Busan (5,042 nm) and Algeciras (4,995 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Dalian is 5,126 nautical miles (9,494 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Dalian?
About 15.3 days at 14 knots and 11.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 39 days.
What are freight rates from Nhava Sheva to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for INNSA to CNDLC start at $3,914 per 20GP and $4,214 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Nhava Sheva 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.