Port distance

Distance from Jebel Ali to Felixstowe

The sea distance from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Felixstowe, United Kingdom is 6,178 nautical miles (11,441 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

6,178nautical miles
Kilometres11,441 km
Days at sea18.4 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Jebel Ali (AEJEA) to Felixstowe (GBFXT)

Days at sea from Jebel Ali to Felixstowe

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots25.7 days
12 knots21.5 days
14 knots18.4 days
16 knots16.1 days
18 knots14.3 days
20 knots12.9 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 10,965 NM: 4,787 NM more, about 14.2 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Jebel Ali to Felixstowe by sea.

How far is Jebel Ali from Felixstowe by sea?

The sea distance from Jebel Ali to Felixstowe is 6,178 nautical miles (11,441 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Jebel Ali to Felixstowe?

About 18.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 14.3 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?

10,965 nautical miles, 4,787 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 14.2 extra days at 14 knots.