Egypt
PhilippinesPort Said to Manila shipping route.
6,429 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 19.1 days of steaming at 14 knots. Avoiding the Red Sea adds 7,348 nm.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Said and Manila
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Port SaidSuez Canal · Bab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Port Said to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 6,429 nm | 22.3 d | 19.1 d | 14.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,888 nm | 23.9 d | 20.5 d | 15.9 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,777 nm | 47.8 d | 41.0 d | 31.9 d |
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Reverse: Manila to Port SaidMany carriers still avoid the Red Sea. Routed via Cape of Good Hope, Port Said to Manila is 13,777 nm, about 21.9 more days at 14 knots.
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About the Port Said to Manila shipping route
Port Said to Manila is a 6,429 nautical mile shipping route via Suez Canal, heading east from Egypt to the Philippines. That is 11,907 km of water against 9,048 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 22.3 days at 12 knots, 19.1 days at 14 knots and 14.9 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 Manila 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 13,777 nm instead of 6,429 nm and spends roughly 21.9 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 Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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 65 port to port routes from Port Said in this directory, Manila is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (6,389 nm), Haiphong (6,386 nm) and Balboa (6,294 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Said to Manila?
The port to port distance from Port Said to Manila is 6,429 nautical miles (11,907 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Said to Manila?
About 19.1 days at 14 knots and 14.9 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 13,777 nm, 7,348 nm longer, about 41.0 days at 14 knots.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Manila 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.