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South AfricaTokyo to Cape Town shipping route.
8,463 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 25.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Tokyo and Cape Town
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TokyoCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitCape TownShipping time from Tokyo to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,463 nm | 29.4 d | 25.2 d | 19.6 d |
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About the Tokyo to Cape Town shipping route
Ships leaving Tokyo for Cape Town head west and cover a sea distance of 8,463 nautical miles (15,673 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 14,739 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 29.4 days at 12 knots, 25.2 days at 14 knots and 19.6 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 Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Tokyo to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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, Cape Town is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Mersin (8,389 nm), Cartagena (8,149 nm) and Port Said (8,019 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Tokyo to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Tokyo to Cape Town is 8,463 nautical miles (15,673 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Tokyo to Cape Town?
About 25.2 days at 14 knots and 19.6 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 Cape Town 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.