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DjiboutiYantian to Djibouti shipping route.
5,232 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Djibouti
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YantianStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Yantian to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,232 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,815 nm | 20.2 d | 17.3 d | 13.5 d |
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About the Yantian to Djibouti shipping route
Yantian to Djibouti is a 5,232 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Djibouti. That is 9,689 km of water against 7,605 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 18.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.1. 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 Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,815 nautical miles, 584 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Yantian to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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, Djibouti is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (5,065 nm), Jebel Ali (4,956 nm) and Salalah (4,839 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Djibouti is 5,232 nautical miles (9,689 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Djibouti?
About 15.6 days at 14 knots and 12.1 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 Djibouti 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.