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AustraliaYantian to Melbourne shipping route.
5,065 nautical miles direct, about 15.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianSeaMelbourneShipping time from Yantian to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,065 nm | 17.6 d | 15.1 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Yantian to Melbourne shipping route
Ships leaving Yantian for Melbourne head south east and cover a sea distance of 5,065 nautical miles (9,381 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,443 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 15.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 23 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 91 sailings by 6 carriers (HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to AUMEL start at $2,275 for a 20GP and $4,900 for a 40GP ($4,550 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 Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (4,956 nm), Salalah (4,839 nm) and Sydney (4,508 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Melbourne is 5,065 nautical miles (9,381 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Melbourne?
About 15.1 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 23 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Melbourne?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to AUMEL start at $2,275 per 20GP and $4,900 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne 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.