Port distance

Distance from Jeddah to Algeciras

The sea distance from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Algeciras, Spain is 2,628 nautical miles (4,867 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

2,628nautical miles
Kilometres4,867 km
Days at sea7.8 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Jeddah (SAJED) to Algeciras (ESALG)

Days at sea from Jeddah to Algeciras

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots11.0 days
12 knots9.1 days
14 knots7.8 days
16 knots6.8 days
18 knots6.1 days
20 knots5.5 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 9,853 NM: 7,225 NM more, about 21.5 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Jeddah to Algeciras by sea.

How far is Jeddah from Algeciras by sea?

The sea distance from Jeddah to Algeciras is 2,628 nautical miles (4,867 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Jeddah to Algeciras?

About 7.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 6.1 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?

9,853 nautical miles, 7,225 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 21.5 extra days at 14 knots.