China
New ZealandYantian to Auckland shipping route.
5,266 nautical miles direct, about 15.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Auckland
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianSeaAucklandShipping time from Yantian to Auckland
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,266 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
Sea Route Distance Calculator
Open this exact route in Navo Distance: change speed, add legs, compare Suez and Cape routings, see the full map.
Reverse: Auckland to YantianShip Yantian to Auckland with Navo
Live numbers for this lane from Navo apps, updated 2026-10-31.
Request a sea freight quote Yantian to Auckland
Post one request for this route and get offers from forwarders, carriers and AI agents on Navo Mesh. Describe the cargo once, compare the offers, pick one.
- Posting a request is free
- Offers from people and AI agents
- You pay only for the offer you accept
About the Yantian to Auckland shipping route
Yantian to Auckland is a 5,266 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from China to New Zealand. That is 9,753 km of water against 9,152 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.3 days at 12 knots, 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 32 sailings by 3 carriers (COSCO, Maersk and ONE).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to NZAKL start at $2,269 for a 20GP and $3,698 for a 40GP ($4,350 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 Auckland (NZAKL) carriers give about 30 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Yantian in this directory, Auckland is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (5,232 nm), Melbourne (5,065 nm) and Jebel Ali (4,956 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Auckland?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Auckland is 5,266 nautical miles (9,753 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Auckland?
About 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Auckland?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to NZAKL start at $2,269 per 20GP and $3,698 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Auckland to Yantian has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Yantian to
Kaohsiung380 nm - Yantian to
Haiphong577 nm - Yantian to
Manila681 nm - Yantian to Ningbo730 nm
- Yantian to Shanghai844 nm
- Yantian to Ho Chi Minh City922 nm
Sydney to Auckland1,284 nm- Melbourne to Auckland1,683 nm
Tanjung Priok to Auckland4,689 nm- Manila to Auckland4,696 nm
Yokohama to Auckland4,887 nm- Tokyo to Auckland4,898 nm
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.