Sea distance from Felixstowe to Hong Kong
The sea route from Felixstowe (United Kingdom) to Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is about 9,771 nautical miles, which is 18,095 km or 11,244 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 91% 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) | 81d 10h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 67d 21h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 50d 21h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 40d 17h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 27d 3h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 20d 9h |
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 Felixstowe by sea?
About 9,771 nautical miles (18,095 km / 11,244 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 Felixstowe to Hong Kong?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 67d 21h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 40d 17h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 20d 9h. 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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