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DjiboutiNingbo to Djibouti shipping route.
5,871 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Djibouti
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Ningbo to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,871 nm | 20.4 d | 17.5 d | 13.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,440 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 14.9 d |
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About the Ningbo to Djibouti shipping route
Ningbo to Djibouti is a 5,871 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Djibouti. That is 10,873 km of water against 8,270 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 17.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 20.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 21 to 33 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,440 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to DJJIB start at $5,000 for a 20GP and $6,600 for a 40GP ($6,700 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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, Djibouti is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Los Angeles (5,802 nm), Jebel Ali (5,596 nm) and Salalah (5,479 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Djibouti is 5,871 nautical miles (10,873 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Djibouti?
About 17.5 days at 14 knots and 13.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 21 to 33 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Djibouti?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to DJJIB start at $5,000 per 20GP and $6,600 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Djibouti 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.