Japan
ArgentinaYokohama to Buenos Aires shipping route.
11,016 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 32.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yokohama and Buenos Aires
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YokohamaStrait of MagellanBuenos AiresShipping time from Yokohama to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 11,016 nm | 38.3 d | 32.8 d | 25.5 d |
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About the Yokohama to Buenos Aires shipping route
Yokohama to Buenos Aires is a 11,016 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading east from Japan to Argentina. That is 20,402 km of water against 18,375 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
Pure steaming time is 32.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 38.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 25.5. 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 Yokohama and Buenos Aires to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Yokohama to Buenos Aires move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) carriers give about 7 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Yokohama in this directory, Buenos Aires is the 52nd shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (9,932 nm), New York (9,834 nm) and Valencia (9,675 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yokohama to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Yokohama to Buenos Aires is 11,016 nautical miles (20,402 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Yokohama to Buenos Aires?
About 32.8 days at 14 knots and 25.5 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 Buenos Aires to Yokohama 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.