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ChinaSantos to Dalian shipping route.
11,507 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 34.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitDalianShipping time from Santos to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,507 nm | 40.0 d | 34.2 d | 26.6 d |
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About the Santos to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Dalian head north east and cover a sea distance of 11,507 nautical miles (21,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 18,004 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 40.0 days at 12 knots, 34.3 days at 14 knots and 26.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 32 to 49 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 33 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to CNDLC start at $3,405 for a 20GP and $3,755 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 Dalian (CNDLC) 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 Santos in this directory, Dalian is the 63rd shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (11,492 nm), Busan (11,423 nm) and Qingdao (11,364 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Santos to Dalian is 11,507 nautical miles (21,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Dalian?
About 34.2 days at 14 knots and 26.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 32 to 49 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to CNDLC start at $3,405 per 20GP and $3,755 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Santos 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.