Singapore
AustraliaSingapore to Melbourne shipping route.
3,936 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeSunda StraitMelbourneShipping time from Singapore to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 3,936 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
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About the Singapore to Melbourne shipping route
Singapore to Melbourne is a 3,936 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading south east from Singapore to Australia. That is 7,289 km of water against 6,053 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 11.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.1. 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Singapore to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (3,777 nm), Jebel Ali (3,502 nm) and Salalah (3,385 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Melbourne is 3,936 nautical miles (7,289 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Melbourne?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Melbourne 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.