Japan
PanamaTokyo to Balboa shipping route.
7,821 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 23.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Tokyo and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
TokyoPanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Tokyo to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 7,821 nm | 27.2 d | 23.3 d | 18.1 d |
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About the Tokyo to Balboa shipping route
Tokyo to Balboa is a 7,821 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north east from Japan to Panama. That is 14,484 km of water against 13,568 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 27.2 days at 12 knots, 23.3 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Tokyo and Balboa to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Tokyo to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) carriers give about 7 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 Tokyo in this directory, Balboa is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Durban (7,741 nm), Jeddah (7,335 nm) and Mombasa (7,072 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Tokyo to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Tokyo to Balboa is 7,821 nautical miles (14,484 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Tokyo to Balboa?
About 23.3 days at 14 knots and 18.1 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 Balboa to Tokyo 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.