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Hong KongNhava Sheva to Hong Kong shipping route.
3,944 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Hong Kong
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Nhava ShevaStrait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,944 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,584 nm | 15.9 d | 13.6 d | 10.6 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong shipping route
Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong is a 3,944 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from India to Hong Kong. That is 7,304 km of water against 4,291 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 11.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.1. 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 Nhava Sheva and Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,584 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (3,868 nm), Haiphong (3,824 nm) and Durban (3,817 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong is 3,944 nautical miles (7,304 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Hong Kong?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Hong Kong 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.