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South AfricaYantian to Durban shipping route.
6,292 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 18.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianSunda StraitDurbanShipping time from Yantian to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 6,292 nm | 21.8 d | 18.7 d | 14.6 d |
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About the Yantian to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Yantian for Durban head south west and cover a sea distance of 6,292 nautical miles (11,652 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 10,630 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 18.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 27 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 12 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to ZADUR start at $3,949 for a 20GP and $5,449 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Durban (ZADUR) 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, Durban is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (6,093 nm), Jeddah (5,843 nm) and Vancouver (5,843 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Durban?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Durban is 6,292 nautical miles (11,652 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Durban?
About 18.7 days at 14 knots and 14.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 27 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Durban?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to ZADUR start at $3,949 per 20GP and $5,449 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Durban 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.