China
IndiaShanghai to Mundra shipping route.
5,053 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Mundra
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ShanghaiStrait of MalaccaMundraShipping time from Shanghai to Mundra
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,053 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,678 nm | 19.7 d | 16.9 d | 13.1 d |
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About the Shanghai to Mundra shipping route
Shanghai to Mundra is a 5,053 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to India. That is 9,358 km of water against 5,165 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 23 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 6 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,678 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNSHA to INMUN start at $3,614 for a 20GP and $3,814 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 Mundra (INMUN) carriers give about 3.95 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, Mundra is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (4,719 nm), Sydney (4,644 nm) and Colombo (3,813 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Mundra?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Mundra is 5,053 nautical miles (9,358 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Mundra?
About 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 23 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Mundra?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to INMUN start at $3,614 per 20GP and $3,814 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mundra to Shanghai has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Colombo to Mundra1,265 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.