China
AustraliaYantian to Sydney shipping route.
4,508 nautical miles direct, about 13.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianSeaSydneyShipping time from Yantian to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,508 nm | 15.7 d | 13.4 d | 10.4 d |
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About the Yantian to Sydney shipping route
Yantian to Sydney is a 4,508 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from China to Australia. That is 8,350 km of water against 7,392 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 13.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 10 to 22 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 94 sailings by 8 carriers (Evergreen, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to AUSYD start at $2,275 for a 20GP and $4,766 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 Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (4,453 nm), Mundra (4,299 nm) and Nhava Sheva (3,965 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Sydney is 4,508 nautical miles (8,350 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Sydney?
About 13.4 days at 14 knots and 10.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 10 to 22 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to AUSYD start at $2,275 per 20GP and $4,766 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.