China
BrazilQingdao to Santos shipping route.
11,364 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 33.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Qingdao and Santos
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
QingdaoCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitSantosShipping time from Qingdao to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,364 nm | 39.5 d | 33.8 d | 26.3 d |
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About the Qingdao to Santos shipping route
Qingdao to Santos is a 11,364 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north west from China to Brazil. That is 21,047 km of water against 18,163 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 39.5 days at 12 knots, 33.8 days at 14 knots and 26.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 33 to 60 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 41 sailings by 11 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for CNTAO to BRSSZ start at $3,300 for a 20GP and $3,629 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 Santos (BRSSZ) carriers give about 6 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, Santos is the 61st shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (11,285 nm), Hamburg (11,106 nm) and Bremerhaven (11,060 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Qingdao to Santos?
The port to port distance from Qingdao to Santos is 11,364 nautical miles (21,047 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Qingdao to Santos?
About 33.8 days at 14 knots and 26.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 33 to 60 days.
What are freight rates from Qingdao to Santos?
Recent spot rates for CNTAO to BRSSZ start at $3,300 per 20GP and $3,629 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos to Qingdao has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Buenos Aires to Santos1,049 nm
Cape Town to Santos3,508 nm
Lagos (Apapa) to Santos3,773 nm- Durban to Santos4,222 nm
Cartagena to Santos4,323 nm
Algeciras to Santos4,486 nm
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.