Malaysia
AustraliaPort Klang to Sydney shipping route.
4,502 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Port KlangSeaSydneyShipping time from Port Klang to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,502 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Port Klang to Sydney shipping route
Port Klang to Sydney is a 4,502 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from Malaysia to Australia. That is 8,338 km of water against 6,628 km as the crow flies. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.6 days at 12 knots, 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 24 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 12 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for MYPKG to AUSYD start at $2,342 for a 20GP and $3,256 for a 40GP ($3,970 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 Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (4,205 nm), Melbourne (4,193 nm) and Mombasa (3,941 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Sydney is 4,502 nautical miles (8,338 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Sydney?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 24 days.
What are freight rates from Port Klang to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for MYPKG to AUSYD start at $2,342 per 20GP and $3,256 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.