Port distance

Distance from Kaohsiung to Durban

The sea distance from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Durban, South Africa is 6,485 nautical miles (12,011 km), on the route ships sail.

6,485nautical miles
Kilometres12,011 km
Days at sea19.3 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Kaohsiung (TWKHH) to Durban (ZADUR)

Days at sea from Kaohsiung to Durban

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots27.0 days
12 knots22.5 days
14 knots19.3 days
16 knots16.9 days
18 knots15.0 days
20 knots13.5 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Kaohsiung the route runs without any canal transit to Durban, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Kaohsiung to Durban by sea.

How far is Kaohsiung from Durban by sea?

The sea distance from Kaohsiung to Durban is 6,485 nautical miles (12,011 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Kaohsiung to Durban?

About 19.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 15.0 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.