India
ChinaNhava Sheva to Shanghai shipping route.
4,719 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Nhava ShevaStrait of MalaccaShanghaiShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,719 nm | 16.4 d | 14.0 d | 10.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,344 nm | 18.6 d | 15.9 d | 12.4 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Shanghai shipping route
The shipping route from Nhava Sheva, India to Shanghai, China covers 4,719 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,034 km apart, so the ship sails 1.74 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.4 days at 12 knots, 14.0 days at 14 knots and 10.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (ZIM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,344 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 CNSHA start at $148 for a 20GP and $296 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Cape Town (4,689 nm), Barcelona (4,661 nm) and Ningbo (4,605 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Shanghai is 4,719 nautical miles (8,739 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Shanghai?
About 14.0 days at 14 knots and 10.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Nhava Sheva to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for INNSA to CNSHA start at $148 per 20GP and $296 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.