Malaysia
DjiboutiPort Klang to Djibouti shipping route.
3,593 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 10.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Djibouti
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Port KlangStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Port Klang to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,593 nm | 12.5 d | 10.7 d | 8.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,772 nm | 16.6 d | 14.2 d | 11.0 d |
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About the Port Klang to Djibouti shipping route
The shipping route from Port Klang, Malaysia to Djibouti, Djibouti covers 3,593 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,490 km apart, so the ship sails 1.03 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 12.5 days at 12 knots, 10.7 days at 14 knots and 8.3 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 Port Klang and Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,772 nautical miles, 1,179 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Port Klang to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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 Port Klang in this directory, Djibouti is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (3,318 nm), Tokyo (3,232 nm) and Yokohama (3,221 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Djibouti is 3,593 nautical miles (6,654 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Djibouti?
About 10.7 days at 14 knots and 8.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Djibouti to Port Klang 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.