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NetherlandsPiraeus to Rotterdam shipping route.
2,833 nautical miles direct, about 8.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Piraeus and Rotterdam
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PiraeusStrait of GibraltarRotterdamShipping time from Piraeus to Rotterdam
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,833 nm | 9.8 d | 8.4 d | 6.6 d |
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About the Piraeus to Rotterdam shipping route
Ships leaving Piraeus for Rotterdam head north west and cover a sea distance of 2,833 nautical miles (5,246 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,153 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Gibraltar.
At sea, the voyage lasts 9.8 days at 12 knots, 8.4 days at 14 knots and 6.6 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Piraeus and Rotterdam to plan the full ocean transit time.
1,860 nm of the route, 66% of it, lies inside North Sea ECA and Mediterranean Sea ECA. In an emission control area ships must burn fuel with no more than 0.1% sulphur or clean the exhaust with scrubbers. That fuel costs more, and carriers add it to the ocean freight bill as a low sulphur or ECA surcharge.
Container freight rates on Piraeus to Rotterdam move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Rotterdam (NLRTM) 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 65 port to port routes from Piraeus in this directory, Rotterdam is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Antwerp (2,813 nm), London Gateway (2,762 nm) and Felixstowe (2,761 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Piraeus to Rotterdam?
The port to port distance from Piraeus to Rotterdam is 2,833 nautical miles (5,246 km), direct. The route passes Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the shipping time from Piraeus to Rotterdam?
About 8.4 days at 14 knots and 6.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
How much of the route is in an emission control area?
1,860 nm sit inside ECA waters (North Sea ECA, Mediterranean Sea ECA), where ships burn 0.1% sulphur fuel.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Rotterdam to Piraeus 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.