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South AfricaNingbo to Cape Town shipping route.
7,638 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Cape Town
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitCape TownShipping time from Ningbo to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,638 nm | 26.5 d | 22.7 d | 17.7 d |
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About the Ningbo to Cape Town shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Cape Town head south west and cover a sea distance of 7,638 nautical miles (14,146 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,921 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 22.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 26.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 27 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 18 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to ZACPT start at $3,260 for a 20GP and $4,710 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 Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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 Ningbo in this directory, Cape Town is the 38th shortest. Closer destinations include Mersin (7,537 nm), Port Said (7,166 nm) and Manzanillo (7,023 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Cape Town is 7,638 nautical miles (14,146 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Cape Town?
About 22.7 days at 14 knots and 17.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 27 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Cape Town?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to ZACPT start at $3,260 per 20GP and $4,710 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cape Town to Ningbo 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.