Singapore
AustraliaSingapore to Sydney shipping route.
4,223 nautical miles direct, about 12.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeSeaSydneyShipping time from Singapore to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,223 nm | 14.7 d | 12.6 d | 9.8 d |
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About the Singapore to Sydney shipping route
The shipping route from Singapore to Sydney, Australia covers 4,223 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 6,295 km apart, so the ship sails 1.24 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 12.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 14.7 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 9.8. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 16 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).
Recent freight rates for SGSIN to AUSYD start at $2,241 for a 20GP ($3,802 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (4,126 nm), Melbourne (3,936 nm) and Djibouti (3,777 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Sydney is 4,223 nautical miles (7,820 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Sydney?
About 12.6 days at 14 knots and 9.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 16 days.
What are freight rates from Singapore to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for SGSIN to AUSYD start at $2,241 per 20GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.