Port distance

Distance from Ningbo to Chennai

The sea distance from Ningbo, China to Chennai, India is 3,807 nautical miles (7,051 km), on the route ships sail.

3,807nautical miles
Kilometres7,051 km
Days at sea11.3 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Ningbo (CNNGB) to Chennai (INMAA)

Days at sea from Ningbo to Chennai

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots15.9 days
12 knots13.2 days
14 knots11.3 days
16 knots9.9 days
18 knots8.8 days
20 knots7.9 days

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

The route

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

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What will the voyage from Ningbo to Chennai cost? Bunkers by fuel grade, port costs, canal dues, charter hire and the cost per TEU, on the same route.
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FAQs

Ningbo to Chennai by sea.

How far is Ningbo from Chennai by sea?

The sea distance from Ningbo to Chennai is 3,807 nautical miles (7,051 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Ningbo to Chennai?

About 11.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.8 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.