Brazil
PakistanSantos to Karachi shipping route.
8,178 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 24.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Karachi
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SantosCape of Good HopeKarachiShipping time from Santos to Karachi
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,178 nm | 28.4 d | 24.3 d | 18.9 d |
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About the Santos to Karachi shipping route
Santos to Karachi is a 8,178 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading east from Brazil to Pakistan. That is 15,146 km of water against 13,330 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 28.4 days at 12 knots, 24.3 days at 14 knots and 18.9 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Santos and Karachi to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Karachi move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Karachi (PKKHI) 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, Karachi is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (8,037 nm), Melbourne (8,007 nm) and Oakland (7,953 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Karachi?
The port to port distance from Santos to Karachi is 8,178 nautical miles (15,146 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Karachi?
About 24.3 days at 14 knots and 18.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Karachi to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Djibouti to Karachi1,601 nm
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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.