Distance from Durban to Piraeus
The sea distance from Durban, South Africa to Piraeus, Greece is 5,239 nautical miles (9,703 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Durban to Piraeus
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 21.8 days |
| 12 knots | 18.2 days |
| 14 knots | 15.6 days |
| 16 knots | 13.6 days |
| 18 knots | 12.1 days |
| 20 knots | 10.9 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 7,435 NM: 2,196 NM more, about 6.5 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Durban to Piraeus by sea.
How far is Durban from Piraeus by sea?
The sea distance from Durban to Piraeus is 5,239 nautical miles (9,703 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Durban to Piraeus?
About 15.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 12.1 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?
7,435 nautical miles, 2,196 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 6.5 extra days at 14 knots.
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