China
AustraliaXiamen to Melbourne shipping route.
5,061 nautical miles direct, about 15.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenSeaMelbourneShipping time from Xiamen to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,061 nm | 17.6 d | 15.1 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Xiamen to Melbourne shipping route
The shipping route from Xiamen, China to Melbourne, Australia covers 5,061 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 7,472 km apart, so the ship sails 1.25 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 15.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 35 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 25 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for CNXMN to AUMEL start at $2,531 for a 20GP and $3,834 for a 40GP ($4,802 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 Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (5,043 nm), Karachi (4,657 nm) and Sydney (4,504 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Melbourne is 5,061 nautical miles (9,373 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Melbourne?
About 15.1 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 35 days.
What are freight rates from Xiamen to Melbourne?
Recent spot rates for CNXMN to AUMEL start at $2,531 per 20GP and $3,834 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne 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.