China
IndiaQingdao to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
4,983 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Qingdao and Nhava Sheva
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QingdaoStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,983 nm | 17.3 d | 14.8 d | 11.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,608 nm | 19.5 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Qingdao to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Qingdao to Nhava Sheva is a 4,983 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to India. That is 9,229 km of water against 4,991 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.3 days at 12 knots, 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 43 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 53 sailings by 9 carriers (ASL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Gold Star Line and HMM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,608 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNTAO to INNSA start at $3,400 for a 20GP and $3,410 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 Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (4,899 nm), Colombo (4,077 nm) and Tanjung Priok (2,818 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva is 4,983 nautical miles (9,229 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva?
About 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 43 days.
What are freight rates from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva?
Recent spot rates for CNTAO to INNSA start at $3,400 per 20GP and $3,410 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nhava Sheva to Qingdao 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.