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OmanNingbo to Salalah shipping route.
5,479 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Salalah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaSalalahShipping time from Ningbo to Salalah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,479 nm | 19.0 d | 16.3 d | 12.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,090 nm | 21.1 d | 18.1 d | 14.1 d |
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About the Ningbo to Salalah shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Salalah head west and cover a sea distance of 5,479 nautical miles (10,147 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,937 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.0 days at 12 knots, 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 32 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 6 sailings by 2 carriers (Maersk and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,090 nautical miles, 611 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to OMSLL start at $5,815 for a 20GP and $6,780 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 Salalah (OMSLL) carriers give about 3 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, Salalah is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (5,468 nm), Auckland (5,239 nm) and Vancouver (5,218 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Salalah?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Salalah is 5,479 nautical miles (10,147 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Salalah?
About 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 32 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Salalah?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to OMSLL start at $5,815 per 20GP and $6,780 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Salalah 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.