Sea distance from Antwerpen to Hong Kong
The sea route from Antwerpen (Belgium) to Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is about 9,865 nautical miles, which is 18,269 km or 11,352 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Dover and Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca. That is about 95% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 82d 5h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 68d 12h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 51d 9h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 41d 3h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 27d 10h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 20d 13h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Hong Kong from Antwerpen by sea?
About 9,865 nautical miles (18,269 km / 11,352 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Dover and Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Antwerpen to Hong Kong?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 68d 12h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 41d 3h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 20d 13h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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