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United Arab EmiratesNingbo to Jebel Ali shipping route.
5,596 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Jebel Ali
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NingboStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Ningbo to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,596 nm | 19.4 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,221 nm | 21.6 d | 18.5 d | 14.4 d |
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About the Ningbo to Jebel Ali shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Jebel Ali head west and cover a sea distance of 5,596 nautical miles (10,364 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,495 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.4 days at 12 knots, 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 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 Ningbo and Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,221 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Ningbo to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (5,479 nm), Oakland (5,468 nm) and Auckland (5,239 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Jebel Ali is 5,596 nautical miles (10,364 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Jebel Ali?
About 16.7 days at 14 knots and 13.0 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 Jebel Ali 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.