Singapore
South AfricaSingapore to Durban shipping route.
4,943 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeStrait of MalaccaDurbanShipping time from Singapore to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,943 nm | 17.2 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,991 nm | 17.3 d | 14.9 d | 11.6 d |
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About the Singapore to Durban shipping route
Singapore to Durban is a 4,943 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading south west from Singapore to South Africa. That is 9,155 km of water against 8,428 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.4. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Singapore and Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,991 nautical miles, 48 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Singapore to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) 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 Singapore in this directory, Durban is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (4,389 nm), Sydney (4,223 nm) and Mombasa (4,126 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Durban?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Durban is 4,943 nautical miles (9,155 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Durban?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Durban to Singapore 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.