China
PakistanNingbo to Karachi shipping route.
5,093 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Karachi
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaKarachiShipping time from Ningbo to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,093 nm | 17.7 d | 15.2 d | 11.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,718 nm | 19.9 d | 17.0 d | 13.2 d |
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About the Ningbo to Karachi shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Karachi head west and cover a sea distance of 5,093 nautical miles (9,432 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,373 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.7 days at 12 knots, 15.2 days at 14 knots and 11.8 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 16 to 38 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 16 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Evergreen, Maersk and OOCL).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,718 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to PKKHI start at $2,800 for a 20GP and $2,700 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 Karachi (PKKHI) 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 64 port to port routes from Ningbo in this directory, Karachi is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (4,939 nm), Nhava Sheva (4,605 nm) and Sydney (4,597 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Karachi is 5,093 nautical miles (9,432 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Karachi?
About 15.2 days at 14 knots and 11.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 16 to 38 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Karachi?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to PKKHI start at $2,800 per 20GP and $2,700 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Karachi 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.