Singapore
United Arab EmiratesSingapore to Jebel Ali shipping route.
3,502 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 10.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Jebel Ali
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SingaporeStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Singapore to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,502 nm | 12.2 d | 10.4 d | 8.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,295 nm | 14.9 d | 12.8 d | 9.9 d |
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About the Singapore to Jebel Ali shipping route
Singapore to Jebel Ali is a 3,502 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north west from Singapore to the United Arab Emirates. That is 6,486 km of water against 5,859 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 12.2 days at 12 knots, 10.4 days at 14 knots and 8.1 days at 18 knots. 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,295 nautical miles, 793 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Singapore to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (3,385 nm), Karachi (2,999 nm) and Tokyo (2,952 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Jebel Ali is 3,502 nautical miles (6,486 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Jebel Ali?
About 10.4 days at 14 knots and 8.1 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 Jebel Ali 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.