Port distance

Distance from Hong Kong to Durban

The sea distance from Hong Kong to Durban, South Africa is 6,282 nautical miles (11,635 km), on the route ships sail.

6,282nautical miles
Kilometres11,635 km
Days at sea18.7 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Durban (ZADUR)

Days at sea from Hong Kong to Durban

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots26.2 days
12 knots21.8 days
14 knots18.7 days
16 knots16.4 days
18 knots14.5 days
20 knots13.1 days

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

The route

From Hong Kong the route runs without any canal transit to Durban, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Hong Kong to Durban by sea.

How far is Hong Kong from Durban by sea?

The sea distance from Hong Kong to Durban is 6,282 nautical miles (11,635 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Hong Kong to Durban?

About 18.7 days at sea at 14 knots, 14.5 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.