Port distance

Distance from Jebel Ali to Rotterdam

The sea distance from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6,252 nautical miles (11,578 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

6,252nautical miles
Kilometres11,578 km
Days at sea18.6 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Jebel Ali (AEJEA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Days at sea from Jebel Ali to Rotterdam

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots26.1 days
12 knots21.7 days
14 knots18.6 days
16 knots16.3 days
18 knots14.5 days
20 knots13.0 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 11,039 NM: 4,787 NM more, about 14.2 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Jebel Ali to Rotterdam by sea.

How far is Jebel Ali from Rotterdam by sea?

The sea distance from Jebel Ali to Rotterdam is 6,252 nautical miles (11,578 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 18.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 14.5 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?

11,039 nautical miles, 4,787 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 14.2 extra days at 14 knots.