China
AustraliaNingbo to Sydney shipping route.
4,597 nautical miles direct, about 13.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboSeaSydneyShipping time from Ningbo to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,597 nm | 16.0 d | 13.7 d | 10.6 d |
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About the Ningbo to Sydney shipping route
Ningbo to Sydney is a 4,597 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from China to Australia. That is 8,513 km of water against 7,741 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.0 days at 12 knots, 13.7 days at 14 knots and 10.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 9 to 36 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 72 sailings by 7 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to AUSYD start at $2,263 for a 20GP and $3,990 for a 40GP ($4,513 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 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, Sydney is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (3,699 nm), Tanjung Priok (2,439 nm) and Port Klang (2,379 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Sydney is 4,597 nautical miles (8,513 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Sydney?
About 13.7 days at 14 knots and 10.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 9 to 36 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to AUSYD start at $2,263 per 20GP and $3,990 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.