China
IndiaNingbo to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
4,605 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Ningbo to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,605 nm | 16.0 d | 13.7 d | 10.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,230 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Ningbo to Nhava Sheva shipping route
The shipping route from Ningbo, China to Nhava Sheva, India covers 4,605 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,030 km apart, so the ship sails 1.70 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.0 days at 12 knots, 13.7 days at 14 knots and 10.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 29 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 ZIM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,230 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 INNSA start at $2,900 for a 20GP and $3,000 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 Nhava Sheva (INNSA) 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, Nhava Sheva is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (4,597 nm), Colombo (3,699 nm) and Tanjung Priok (2,439 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Nhava Sheva is 4,605 nautical miles (8,528 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Nhava Sheva?
About 13.7 days at 14 knots and 10.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 29 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Nhava Sheva?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to INNSA start at $2,900 per 20GP and $3,000 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nhava Sheva 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.