China
IndiaNingbo to Mundra shipping route.
4,939 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Mundra
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaMundraShipping time from Ningbo to Mundra
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,939 nm | 17.1 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,564 nm | 19.3 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
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About the Ningbo to Mundra shipping route
Ningbo to Mundra is a 4,939 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to India. That is 9,147 km of water against 5,181 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.1 days at 12 knots, 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 15 to 28 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,564 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 INMUN start at $3,125 for a 20GP and $3,050 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 Mundra (INMUN) carriers give about 3.95 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, Mundra is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (4,605 nm), Sydney (4,597 nm) and Colombo (3,699 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Mundra?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Mundra is 4,939 nautical miles (9,147 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Mundra?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 15 to 28 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Mundra?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to INMUN start at $3,125 per 20GP and $3,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mundra 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.