Qingdao to Djibouti shipping route.

The shipping route from Qingdao, China to Djibouti, Djibouti covers 6,249 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,121 km apart, so the ship sails 1.43 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.

Pure steaming time is 18.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.5. Liner schedules on the lane quote 30 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 17 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,819 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.

Recent freight rates for CNTAO to DJJIB start at $4,633 for a 20GP and $6,975 for a 40GP ($7,066 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 Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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 Qingdao in this directory, Djibouti is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (5,974 nm), Salalah (5,857 nm) and Los Angeles (5,761 nm).