Port distance

Distance from Antwerp to Sydney

The sea distance from Antwerp, Belgium to Sydney, Australia is 11,607 nautical miles (21,496 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

11,607nautical miles
Kilometres21,496 km
Days at sea34.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Antwerp (BEANR) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from Antwerp to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots48.4 days
12 knots40.3 days
14 knots34.5 days
16 knots30.2 days
18 knots26.9 days
20 knots24.2 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 12,393 NM: 786 NM more, about 2.3 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Antwerp to Sydney by sea.

How far is Antwerp from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from Antwerp to Sydney is 11,607 nautical miles (21,496 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 34.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 26.9 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?

12,393 nautical miles, 786 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 2.3 extra days at 14 knots.