Oman
ChinaSalalah to Ningbo shipping route.
5,479 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Salalah and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SalalahStrait of MalaccaNingboShipping time from Salalah to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,479 nm | 19.0 d | 16.3 d | 12.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,090 nm | 21.1 d | 18.1 d | 14.1 d |
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About the Salalah to Ningbo shipping route
Salalah to Ningbo is a 5,479 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Oman to China. That is 10,147 km of water against 6,937 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 32 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 6 sailings by 2 carriers (Maersk and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,090 nautical miles, 611 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for OMSLL to CNNGB start at $5,815 for a 20GP and $6,780 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 Ningbo (CNNGB) 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 65 port to port routes from Salalah in this directory, Ningbo is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Rotterdam (5,346 nm), Antwerp (5,326 nm) and London Gateway (5,275 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Salalah to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Salalah to Ningbo is 5,479 nautical miles (10,147 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Salalah to Ningbo?
About 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 32 days.
What are freight rates from Salalah to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for OMSLL to CNNGB start at $5,815 per 20GP and $6,780 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo to Salalah 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.