Singapore
ChinaSingapore to Xiamen shipping route.
1,664 nautical miles direct, about 5.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeSeaXiamenShipping time from Singapore to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,664 nm | 5.8 d | 5.0 d | 3.9 d |
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About the Singapore to Xiamen shipping route
The shipping route from Singapore to Xiamen, China covers 1,664 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 3,001 km apart, so the ship sails 1.03 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 5.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 5.8 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 3.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 7 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 3 sailings by 1 carrier (Yang Ming).
Recent freight rates for SGSIN to CNXMN start at $835 for a 20GP and $1,670 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) carriers give about 6 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, Xiamen is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (1,605 nm), Yantian (1,460 nm) and Hong Kong (1,439 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Xiamen is 1,664 nautical miles (3,082 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Xiamen?
About 5.0 days at 14 knots and 3.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 7 to 7 days.
What are freight rates from Singapore to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for SGSIN to CNXMN start at $835 per 20GP and $1,670 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.