Brazil
ChinaSantos to Yantian shipping route.
10,361 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitYantianShipping time from Santos to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,361 nm | 36.0 d | 30.8 d | 24.0 d |
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About the Santos to Yantian shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Yantian head east and cover a sea distance of 10,361 nautical miles (19,189 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 18,030 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 36.0 days at 12 knots, 30.8 days at 14 knots and 24.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 74 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 105 sailings by 9 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
Recent freight rates for BRSSZ to CNYTN start at $3,300 for a 20GP and $3,600 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 Yantian (CNYTN) carriers give about 6 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, Yantian is the 55th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (10,340 nm), Haiphong (10,229 nm) and Manila (10,139 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Santos to Yantian is 10,361 nautical miles (19,189 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Yantian?
About 30.8 days at 14 knots and 24.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 74 days.
What are freight rates from Santos to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to CNYTN start at $3,300 per 20GP and $3,600 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Kaohsiung to Yantian380 nm
Haiphong to Yantian577 nm
Manila to Yantian681 nm- Ningbo to Yantian730 nm
- Shanghai to Yantian844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Yantian922 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.