Brazil
TaiwanSantos to Kaohsiung shipping route.
10,534 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 31.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Kaohsiung
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SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitKaohsiungShipping time from Santos to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,534 nm | 36.6 d | 31.4 d | 24.4 d |
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About the Santos to Kaohsiung shipping route
Santos to Kaohsiung is a 10,534 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading east from Brazil to Taiwan. That is 19,509 km of water against 18,638 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 36.6 days at 12 knots, 31.4 days at 14 knots and 24.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 34 to 48 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ONE).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to TWKHH start at $3,800 for a 20GP and $4,100 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 Kaohsiung (TWKHH) 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 Santos in this directory, Kaohsiung is the 56th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (10,361 nm), Hong Kong (10,340 nm) and Haiphong (10,229 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Santos to Kaohsiung is 10,534 nautical miles (19,509 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Kaohsiung?
About 31.4 days at 14 knots and 24.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 34 to 48 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Kaohsiung?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to TWKHH start at $3,800 per 20GP and $4,100 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kaohsiung to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Algeciras4,486 nm 
Hong Kong to Kaohsiung380 nm
Yantian to Kaohsiung380 nm- Ningbo to Kaohsiung521 nm
Manila to Kaohsiung583 nm- Shanghai to Kaohsiung635 nm
Haiphong to Kaohsiung888 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.