Australia
ChinaSydney to Xiamen shipping route.
4,504 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Sydney and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SydneySeaXiamenShipping time from Sydney to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,504 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Sydney to Xiamen shipping route
Ships leaving Sydney for Xiamen head north west and cover a sea distance of 4,504 nautical miles (8,342 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,367 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.6 days at 12 knots, 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 14 to 30 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for AUSYD to CNXMN start at $2,381 for a 20GP and $3,602 for a 40GP ($4,502 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 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 65 port to port routes from Sydney in this directory, Xiamen is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations include Port Klang (4,502 nm), Hong Kong (4,487 nm) and Tokyo (4,375 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Sydney to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Sydney to Xiamen is 4,504 nautical miles (8,342 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Sydney to Xiamen?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 14 to 30 days.
What are freight rates from Sydney to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for AUSYD to CNXMN start at $2,381 per 20GP and $3,602 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen to Sydney 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.