Malaysia
South AfricaPort Klang to Durban shipping route.
4,759 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Durban
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Port KlangStrait of MalaccaDurbanShipping time from Port Klang to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,759 nm | 16.5 d | 14.2 d | 11.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,248 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Port Klang to Durban shipping route
Port Klang to Durban is a 4,759 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading south west from Malaysia to South Africa. That is 8,813 km of water against 8,300 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 16.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.0. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,248 nautical miles, 489 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Port Klang to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) 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 Port Klang in this directory, Durban is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (4,502 nm), Jeddah (4,205 nm) and Melbourne (4,193 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Durban?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Durban is 4,759 nautical miles (8,813 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Durban?
About 14.2 days at 14 knots and 11.0 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 Durban 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.