Port distance

Distance from Algeciras to Sydney

The sea distance from Algeciras, Spain to Sydney, Australia is 10,232 nautical miles (18,950 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

10,232nautical miles
Kilometres18,950 km
Days at sea30.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Algeciras (ESALG) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from Algeciras to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots42.6 days
12 knots35.5 days
14 knots30.5 days
16 knots26.6 days
18 knots23.7 days
20 knots21.3 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

Round the Cape of Good Hope

Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 11,320 NM: 1,088 NM more, about 3.2 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Algeciras to Sydney by sea.

How far is Algeciras from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from Algeciras to Sydney is 10,232 nautical miles (18,950 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Algeciras to Sydney?

About 30.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 23.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?

11,320 nautical miles, 1,088 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 3.2 extra days at 14 knots.