India
PhilippinesNhava Sheva to Manila shipping route.
3,868 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Manila
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Nhava ShevaStrait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,868 nm | 13.4 d | 11.5 d | 9.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,382 nm | 15.2 d | 13.0 d | 10.1 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Manila shipping route
Nhava Sheva to Manila is a 3,868 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from India to the Philippines. That is 7,163 km of water against 5,118 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 13.4 days at 12 knots, 11.5 days at 14 knots and 9.0 days at 18 knots. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,382 nautical miles, 515 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (3,824 nm), Durban (3,817 nm) and Piraeus (3,666 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Manila?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Manila is 3,868 nautical miles (7,163 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Manila?
About 11.5 days at 14 knots and 9.0 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 Manila 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.