China
EgyptXiamen to Port Said shipping route.
6,730 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 20.0 days of steaming at 14 knots. Avoiding the Red Sea adds 7,459 nm.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Port Said
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenSuez Canal · Bab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaPort SaidShipping time from Xiamen to Port Said
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 6,730 nm | 23.4 d | 20.0 d | 15.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,300 nm | 25.3 d | 21.7 d | 16.9 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 14,189 nm | 49.3 d | 42.2 d | 32.8 d |
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Reverse: Port Said to XiamenMany carriers still avoid the Red Sea. Routed via Cape of Good Hope, Xiamen to Port Said is 14,189 nm, about 22.2 more days at 14 knots.
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About the Xiamen to Port Said shipping route
The shipping route from Xiamen, China to Port Said, Egypt covers 6,730 nautical miles port to port, via Suez Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 8,254 km apart, so the ship sails 1.51 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.4 days at 12 knots, 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.6 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 Xiamen and Port Said to plan the full ocean transit time.
Red Sea security changes the sea distance on this lane. A ship sent via Cape of Good Hope sails 14,189 nm instead of 6,730 nm and spends roughly 22.2 extra days at sea. Ask your forwarder which routing the carrier uses: the booking price and the arrival date both depend on it.
Container freight rates on Xiamen to Port Said move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Said (EGPSD) carriers give about 9 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, Port Said is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Durban (6,481 nm), Los Angeles (6,171 nm) and Jeddah (6,047 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Port Said?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Port Said is 6,730 nautical miles (12,465 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Port Said?
About 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
What if the ship avoids the Red Sea?
Routed via Cape of Good Hope, the voyage is 14,189 nm, 7,459 nm longer, about 42.2 days at 14 knots.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Port Said 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.