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Hong KongSantos to Hong Kong shipping route.
10,340 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitHong KongShipping time from Santos to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,340 nm | 35.9 d | 30.8 d | 23.9 d |
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About the Santos to Hong Kong shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Hong Kong head east and cover a sea distance of 10,340 nautical miles (19,149 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 18,013 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 35.9 days at 12 knots, 30.8 days at 14 knots and 23.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 11 to 50 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to HKHKG start at $3,100 for a 20GP and $3,650 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 Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 54th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (10,229 nm), Manila (10,139 nm) and Laem Chabang (9,813 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Santos to Hong Kong is 10,340 nautical miles (19,149 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Hong Kong?
About 30.8 days at 14 knots and 23.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 11 to 50 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Hong Kong?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to HKHKG start at $3,100 per 20GP and $3,650 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Hong Kong to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Algeciras4,486 nm 
Kaohsiung to Hong Kong380 nm
Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm
Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
Ningbo to Hong Kong730 nm- Shanghai to Hong Kong844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong900 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.