Sea distance from Durban to Kaohsiung
The sea route from Durban (South Africa) to Kaohsiung (Taiwan) is about 6,380 nautical miles, which is 11,817 km or 7,342 statute miles. The route transits Sunda Strait. That is about 6% 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) | 53d 4h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 44d 7h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 33d 6h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 26d 14h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 17d 17h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 13d 7h |
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 Kaohsiung from Durban by sea?
About 6,380 nautical miles (11,817 km / 7,342 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Sunda Strait. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Durban to Kaohsiung?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 44d 7h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 26d 14h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 13d 7h. 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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