Malaysia
PakistanPort Klang to Karachi shipping route.
2,815 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 8.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Karachi
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Port KlangStrait of MalaccaKarachiShipping time from Port Klang to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 2,815 nm | 9.8 d | 8.4 d | 6.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,050 nm | 14.1 d | 12.1 d | 9.4 d |
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About the Port Klang to Karachi shipping route
Port Klang to Karachi is a 2,815 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north west from Malaysia to Pakistan. That is 5,213 km of water against 4,417 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 9.8 days at 12 knots, 8.4 days at 14 knots and 6.5 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 Karachi to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,050 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 Karachi move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Karachi (PKKHI) 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 64 port to port routes from Port Klang in this directory, Karachi is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (2,758 nm), Mundra (2,660 nm) and Shanghai (2,493 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Karachi is 2,815 nautical miles (5,213 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Karachi?
About 8.4 days at 14 knots and 6.5 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 Karachi 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.