China
IndiaShanghai to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
4,719 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ShanghaiStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,719 nm | 16.4 d | 14.0 d | 10.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,344 nm | 18.6 d | 15.9 d | 12.4 d |
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About the Shanghai to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Ships leaving Shanghai for Nhava Sheva head west and cover a sea distance of 4,719 nautical miles (8,739 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,034 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 14.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 16.4 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 10.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 13 to 28 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 46 sailings by 13 carriers (ASL, BWL, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Emirates Shipping Line).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,344 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 INNSA start at $2,500 for a 20GP and $2,663 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 Nhava Sheva (INNSA) 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, Nhava Sheva is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (4,644 nm), Colombo (3,813 nm) and Tanjung Priok (2,553 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva is 4,719 nautical miles (8,739 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva?
About 14.0 days at 14 knots and 10.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 13 to 28 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to INNSA start at $2,500 per 20GP and $2,663 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nhava Sheva 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.