Oman
ChinaSalalah to Qingdao shipping route.
5,857 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Salalah and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SalalahStrait of MalaccaQingdaoShipping time from Salalah to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,857 nm | 20.3 d | 17.4 d | 13.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,468 nm | 22.5 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Salalah to Qingdao shipping route
Salalah to Qingdao is a 5,857 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Oman to China. That is 10,848 km of water against 6,796 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.3 days at 12 knots, 17.4 days at 14 knots and 13.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 28 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 4 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,468 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 CNTAO start at $5,775 for a 20GP and $6,740 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) 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 65 port to port routes from Salalah in this directory, Qingdao is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (5,778 nm), Hamburg (5,599 nm) and Shanghai (5,593 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Salalah to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Salalah to Qingdao is 5,857 nautical miles (10,848 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Salalah to Qingdao?
About 17.4 days at 14 knots and 13.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 28 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Salalah to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for OMSLL to CNTAO start at $5,775 per 20GP and $6,740 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.