China
Saudi ArabiaShanghai to Jeddah shipping route.
6,597 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Jeddah
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ShanghaiBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Shanghai to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,597 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,166 nm | 24.9 d | 21.3 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Shanghai to Jeddah shipping route
Shanghai to Jeddah is a 6,597 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Saudi Arabia. That is 12,217 km of water against 8,085 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 19.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 22.9 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 15.3. Liner schedules on the lane quote 15 to 31 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 50 sailings by 12 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, China United Lines, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,166 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNSHA to SAJED start at $5,000 for a 20GP and $7,700 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 Jeddah (SAJED) 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 64 port to port routes from Shanghai in this directory, Jeddah is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (6,333 nm), Djibouti (5,985 nm) and Los Angeles (5,749 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Jeddah is 6,597 nautical miles (12,217 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Jeddah?
About 19.6 days at 14 knots and 15.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 15 to 31 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Jeddah?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to SAJED start at $5,000 per 20GP and $7,700 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jeddah to Shanghai 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.