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Saudi ArabiaQingdao to Jeddah shipping route.
6,861 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Qingdao and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
QingdaoBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Qingdao to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,861 nm | 23.8 d | 20.4 d | 15.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,430 nm | 25.8 d | 22.1 d | 17.2 d |
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About the Qingdao to Jeddah shipping route
Ships leaving Qingdao for Jeddah head west and cover a sea distance of 6,861 nautical miles (12,707 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 7,860 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 to 44 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 33 sailings by 8 carriers (CMA CGM, China United Lines, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,430 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNTAO to SAJED start at $5,000 for a 20GP and $7,700 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Jeddah (SAJED) carriers give about 7 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, Jeddah is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (6,598 nm), Djibouti (6,249 nm) and Jebel Ali (5,974 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Qingdao to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Qingdao to Jeddah is 6,861 nautical miles (12,707 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Qingdao to Jeddah?
About 20.4 days at 14 knots and 15.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 44 days.
What are freight rates from Qingdao to Jeddah?
Recent spot rates for CNTAO to SAJED start at $5,000 per 20GP and $7,700 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jeddah to Qingdao has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Djibouti to Jeddah693 nm
Port Said to Jeddah716 nm
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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.