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MexicoTokyo to Manzanillo shipping route.
6,137 nautical miles direct, about 18.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Tokyo and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
TokyoSeaManzanilloShipping time from Tokyo to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,137 nm | 21.3 d | 18.3 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Tokyo to Manzanillo shipping route
Ships leaving Tokyo for Manzanillo head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,137 nautical miles (11,366 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 10,925 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 18.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 21.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 14.2. 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 Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Tokyo to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (5,945 nm), Mundra (5,791 nm) and Nhava Sheva (5,457 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Tokyo to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Tokyo to Manzanillo is 6,137 nautical miles (11,366 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Tokyo to Manzanillo?
About 18.3 days at 14 knots and 14.2 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 Manzanillo 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.