Brazil
VietnamSantos to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
9,645 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 28.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Ho Chi Minh City
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SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Santos to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,645 nm | 33.5 d | 28.7 d | 22.3 d |
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About the Santos to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
Santos to Ho Chi Minh City is a 9,645 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading east from Brazil to Vietnam. That is 17,862 km of water against 16,815 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 33.5 days at 12 knots, 28.7 days at 14 knots and 22.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 28 to 53 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 3 carriers (Evergreen, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to VNSGN start at $3,765 for a 20GP and $4,115 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 Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) carriers give about 4 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, Ho Chi Minh City is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (9,060 nm), Port Klang (8,884 nm) and Vancouver (8,803 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Santos to Ho Chi Minh City is 9,645 nautical miles (17,862 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 28.7 days at 14 knots and 22.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 28 to 53 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Ho Chi Minh City?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to VNSGN start at $3,765 per 20GP and $4,115 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ho Chi Minh City 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.