Qingdao to Jebel Ali shipping route.

The shipping route from Qingdao, China to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates covers 5,974 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,262 km apart, so the ship sails 1.77 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.

At sea, the voyage lasts 20.7 days at 12 knots, 17.8 days at 14 knots and 13.8 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 Qingdao and Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,599 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.

Container freight rates on Qingdao 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 64 port to port routes from Qingdao in this directory, Jebel Ali is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (5,857 nm), Los Angeles (5,761 nm) and Auckland (5,541 nm).