Egypt
VietnamPort Said to Haiphong shipping route.
6,386 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 19.0 days of steaming at 14 knots. Avoiding the Red Sea adds 7,482 nm.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Said and Haiphong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Port SaidSuez Canal · Bab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaHaiphongShipping time from Port Said to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 6,386 nm | 22.2 d | 19.0 d | 14.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,978 nm | 24.2 d | 20.8 d | 16.2 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,868 nm | 48.2 d | 41.3 d | 32.1 d |
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Reverse: Haiphong to Port SaidMany carriers still avoid the Red Sea. Routed via Cape of Good Hope, Port Said to Haiphong is 13,868 nm, about 22.3 more days at 14 knots.
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About the Port Said to Haiphong shipping route
Port Said to Haiphong is a 6,386 nautical mile shipping route via Suez Canal, heading east from Egypt to Vietnam. That is 11,826 km of water against 7,391 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.2 days at 12 knots, 19.0 days at 14 knots and 14.8 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 Said and Haiphong to plan the full ocean transit time.
Red Sea security changes the sea distance on this lane. A ship sent via Cape of Good Hope sails 13,868 nm instead of 6,386 nm and spends roughly 22.3 extra days at sea. Ask your forwarder which routing the carrier uses: the booking price and the arrival date both depend on it.
Container freight rates on Port Said to Haiphong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Haiphong (VNHPH) 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 65 port to port routes from Port Said in this directory, Haiphong is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (6,294 nm), Cartagena (6,053 nm) and Laem Chabang (5,869 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Said to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Port Said to Haiphong is 6,386 nautical miles (11,826 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Said to Haiphong?
About 19.0 days at 14 knots and 14.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
What if the ship avoids the Red Sea?
Routed via Cape of Good Hope, the voyage is 13,868 nm, 7,482 nm longer, about 41.3 days at 14 knots.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Haiphong to Port Said 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.