Malaysia
United Arab EmiratesPort Klang to Jebel Ali shipping route.
3,318 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Jebel Ali
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Port KlangStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Port Klang to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,318 nm | 11.5 d | 9.9 d | 7.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,552 nm | 15.8 d | 13.5 d | 10.5 d |
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About the Port Klang to Jebel Ali shipping route
Ships leaving Port Klang for Jebel Ali head north west and cover a sea distance of 3,318 nautical miles (6,144 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,525 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 11.5 days at 12 knots, 9.9 days at 14 knots and 7.7 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,552 nautical miles, 1,235 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Port Klang to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (3,232 nm), Yokohama (3,221 nm) and Salalah (3,201 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Jebel Ali is 3,318 nautical miles (6,144 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Jebel Ali?
About 9.9 days at 14 knots and 7.7 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 Jebel Ali 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.