Port distance

Distance from Jebel Ali to Port Said

The sea distance from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Port Said, Egypt is 2,963 nautical miles (5,487 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

2,963nautical miles
Kilometres5,487 km
Days at sea8.8 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Jebel Ali (AEJEA) to Port Said (EGPSD)

Days at sea from Jebel Ali to Port Said

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots12.3 days
12 knots10.3 days
14 knots8.8 days
16 knots7.7 days
18 knots6.9 days
20 knots6.2 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 11,881 NM: 8,918 NM more, about 26.5 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Jebel Ali to Port Said by sea.

How far is Jebel Ali from Port Said by sea?

The sea distance from Jebel Ali to Port Said is 2,963 nautical miles (5,487 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 8.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 6.9 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?

11,881 nautical miles, 8,918 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 26.5 extra days at 14 knots.