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South AfricaYantian to Cape Town shipping route.
7,013 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Cape Town
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitCape TownShipping time from Yantian to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,013 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.2 d |
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About the Yantian to Cape Town shipping route
Ships leaving Yantian for Cape Town head south west and cover a sea distance of 7,013 nautical miles (12,988 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 11,900 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.2 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 Yantian and Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Yantian to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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, Cape Town is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Mersin (6,897 nm), Port Said (6,527 nm) and Los Angeles (6,427 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Cape Town is 7,013 nautical miles (12,988 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Cape Town?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cape Town to Yantian 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.