Port distance

Distance from Qingdao to Sydney

The sea distance from Qingdao, China to Sydney, Australia is 4,823 nautical miles (8,932 km), on the route ships sail.

4,823nautical miles
Kilometres8,932 km
Days at sea14.4 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Qingdao (CNTAO) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from Qingdao to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots20.1 days
12 knots16.7 days
14 knots14.4 days
16 knots12.6 days
18 knots11.2 days
20 knots10.0 days

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

The route

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

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FAQs

Qingdao to Sydney by sea.

How far is Qingdao from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Sydney is 4,823 nautical miles (8,932 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Qingdao to Sydney?

About 14.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 11.2 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.