Port distance

Distance from Ningbo to Piraeus

The sea distance from Ningbo, China to Piraeus, Greece is 7,858 nautical miles (14,553 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

7,858nautical miles
Kilometres14,553 km
Days at sea23.4 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Ningbo (CNNGB) to Piraeus (GRPIR)

Days at sea from Ningbo to Piraeus

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots32.7 days
12 knots27.3 days
14 knots23.4 days
16 knots20.5 days
18 knots18.2 days
20 knots16.4 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 14,295 NM: 6,437 NM more, about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Ningbo to Piraeus by sea.

How far is Ningbo from Piraeus by sea?

The sea distance from Ningbo to Piraeus is 7,858 nautical miles (14,553 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 23.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 18.2 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?

14,295 nautical miles, 6,437 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.