China
PhilippinesNingbo to Manila shipping route.
1,089 nautical miles direct, about 3.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Manila
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboSeaManilaShipping time from Ningbo to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,089 nm | 3.8 d | 3.2 d | 2.5 d |
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About the Ningbo to Manila shipping route
The shipping route from Ningbo, China to Manila, Philippines covers 1,089 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 1,696 km apart, so the ship sails 1.19 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 3.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 3.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 2.5. Liner schedules on the lane quote 2 to 25 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 10 sailings by 3 carriers (CNC, MSC and SITC).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to PHMNL start at $375 for a 20GP and $680 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 Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (1,075 nm), Yokohama (1,064 nm) and Yantian (730 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Manila?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Manila is 1,089 nautical miles (2,017 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Manila?
About 3.2 days at 14 knots and 2.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 2 to 25 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Manila?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to PHMNL start at $375 per 20GP and $680 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Manila 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.