China
United Arab EmiratesYantian to Jebel Ali shipping route.
4,956 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Jebel Ali
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianStrait of Malacca · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Yantian to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,956 nm | 17.2 d | 14.8 d | 11.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,596 nm | 19.4 d | 16.7 d | 13.0 d |
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About the Yantian to Jebel Ali shipping route
Ships leaving Yantian for Jebel Ali head west and cover a sea distance of 4,956 nautical miles (9,179 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,984 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.2 days at 12 knots, 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 45 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,596 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to AEJEA start at $5,910 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 Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (4,839 nm), Sydney (4,508 nm) and Karachi (4,453 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Jebel Ali is 4,956 nautical miles (9,179 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Jebel Ali?
About 14.8 days at 14 knots and 11.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 45 to 45 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Jebel Ali?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to AEJEA start at $5,910 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Jebel Ali 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.