China
AustraliaXiamen to Sydney shipping route.
4,504 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenSeaSydneyShipping time from Xiamen to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,504 nm | 15.6 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Xiamen to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Xiamen for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 4,504 nautical miles (8,342 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,367 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 13.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 14 to 30 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 34 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for CNXMN to AUSYD start at $2,381 for a 20GP and $3,602 for a 40GP ($4,502 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 Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (4,503 nm), Nhava Sheva (4,169 nm) and Colombo (3,263 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Sydney is 4,504 nautical miles (8,342 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Sydney?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 14 to 30 days.
What are freight rates from Xiamen to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for CNXMN to AUSYD start at $2,381 per 20GP and $3,602 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.