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DjiboutiYokohama to Djibouti shipping route.
6,712 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yokohama and Djibouti
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YokohamaStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Yokohama to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,712 nm | 23.3 d | 20.0 d | 15.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,254 nm | 25.2 d | 21.6 d | 16.8 d |
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About the Yokohama to Djibouti shipping route
Ships leaving Yokohama for Djibouti head west and cover a sea distance of 6,712 nautical miles (12,431 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,848 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.5. 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 Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,254 nautical miles, 542 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Yokohama to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) carriers give about 10 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, Djibouti is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (6,437 nm), Salalah (6,320 nm) and Manzanillo (6,126 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yokohama to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Yokohama to Djibouti is 6,712 nautical miles (12,431 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yokohama to Djibouti?
About 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.5 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 Djibouti 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.