Egypt
United Arab EmiratesPort Said to Jebel Ali shipping route.
2,970 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 8.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Said and Jebel Ali
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Port SaidSuez Canal · Bab-el-Mandeb · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Port Said to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 2,970 nm | 10.3 d | 8.8 d | 6.9 d |
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About the Port Said to Jebel Ali shipping route
The shipping route from Port Said, Egypt to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates covers 2,970 nautical miles port to port, via Suez Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 2,333 km apart, so the ship sails 2.36 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 8.8 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 10.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 6.9. 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Port Said 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 65 port to port routes from Port Said in this directory, Jebel Ali is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (2,896 nm), Salalah (2,037 nm) and Algeciras (1,925 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Said to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Port Said to Jebel Ali is 2,970 nautical miles (5,500 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Port Said to Jebel Ali?
About 8.8 days at 14 knots and 6.9 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 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.