Port distance

Distance from Jebel Ali to Piraeus

The sea distance from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Piraeus, Greece is 3,542 nautical miles (6,560 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

3,542nautical miles
Kilometres6,560 km
Days at sea10.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Jebel Ali (AEJEA) to Piraeus (GRPIR)

Days at sea from Jebel Ali to Piraeus

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots14.8 days
12 knots12.3 days
14 knots10.5 days
16 knots9.2 days
18 knots8.2 days
20 knots7.4 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 11,455 NM: 7,913 NM more, about 23.6 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Jebel Ali to Piraeus by sea.

How far is Jebel Ali from Piraeus by sea?

The sea distance from Jebel Ali to Piraeus is 3,542 nautical miles (6,560 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 10.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.2 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?

11,455 nautical miles, 7,913 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 23.6 extra days at 14 knots.