China
Saudi ArabiaXiamen to Jeddah shipping route.
6,047 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Jeddah
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Xiamen to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,047 nm | 21.0 d | 18.0 d | 14.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,616 nm | 23.0 d | 19.7 d | 15.3 d |
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About the Xiamen to Jeddah shipping route
Xiamen to Jeddah is a 6,047 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Saudi Arabia. That is 11,199 km of water against 7,968 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 18.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 28 to 43 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 4 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,616 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNXMN to SAJED start at $7,214 for a 20GP and $10,215 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 Jeddah (SAJED) 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 62 port to port routes from Xiamen in this directory, Jeddah is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (5,837 nm), Mombasa (5,784 nm) and Vancouver (5,587 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Jeddah is 6,047 nautical miles (11,199 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Jeddah?
About 18.0 days at 14 knots and 14.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 28 to 43 days.
What are freight rates from Xiamen to Jeddah?
Recent spot rates for CNXMN to SAJED start at $7,214 per 20GP and $10,215 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jeddah to Xiamen 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.