Brazil
ChinaSantos to Ningbo shipping route.
10,986 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitNingboShipping time from Santos to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,986 nm | 38.1 d | 32.7 d | 25.4 d |
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About the Santos to Ningbo shipping route
The shipping route from Santos, Brazil to Ningbo, China covers 10,986 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 18,647 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 38.1 days at 12 knots, 32.7 days at 14 knots and 25.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 80 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 77 sailings by 10 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to CNNGB start at $3,300 for a 20GP and $3,650 for a 40GP ($3,615 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 58th shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (10,550 nm), Kaohsiung (10,534 nm) and Yantian (10,361 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Santos to Ningbo is 10,986 nautical miles (20,346 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Ningbo?
About 32.7 days at 14 knots and 25.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 80 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to CNNGB start at $3,300 per 20GP and $3,650 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.