Malaysia
AustraliaPort Klang to Melbourne shipping route.
4,193 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 12.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Melbourne
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Port KlangSunda StraitMelbourneShipping time from Port Klang to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 4,193 nm | 14.6 d | 12.5 d | 9.7 d |
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About the Port Klang to Melbourne shipping route
Port Klang to Melbourne is a 4,193 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading south east from Malaysia to Australia. That is 7,766 km of water against 6,378 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 12.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 14.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 19 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 5 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for MYPKG to AUMEL start at $2,400 for a 20GP and $4,004 for a 40GP ($4,800 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (3,941 nm), Djibouti (3,593 nm) and Jebel Ali (3,318 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Melbourne is 4,193 nautical miles (7,766 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Melbourne?
About 12.5 days at 14 knots and 9.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 19 days.
What are freight rates from Port Klang to Melbourne?
Recent spot rates for MYPKG to AUMEL start at $2,400 per 20GP and $4,004 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne 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.