China
OmanShanghai to Salalah shipping route.
5,593 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Salalah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ShanghaiStrait of MalaccaSalalahShipping time from Shanghai to Salalah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,593 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,204 nm | 21.5 d | 18.5 d | 14.4 d |
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About the Shanghai to Salalah shipping route
The shipping route from Shanghai, China to Salalah, Oman covers 5,593 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,919 km apart, so the ship sails 1.50 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 20 to 24 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 2 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,204 nautical miles, 611 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNSHA to OMSLL start at $5,775 for a 20GP and $6,740 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 Salalah (OMSLL) carriers give about 3 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, Salalah is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (5,415 nm), Auckland (5,287 nm) and Karachi (5,207 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Salalah?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Salalah is 5,593 nautical miles (10,358 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Salalah?
About 16.6 days at 14 knots and 12.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 20 to 24 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Salalah?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to OMSLL start at $5,775 per 20GP and $6,740 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Salalah 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.