Sea distance from Lisboa to Jebel Ali
The sea route from Lisboa (Portugal) to Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is about 5,160 nautical miles, which is 9,556 km or 5,938 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz. That is about 56% 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) | 43d 0h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 35d 20h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 26d 21h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 21d 12h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 14d 8h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 10d 18h |
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 Jebel Ali from Lisboa by sea?
About 5,160 nautical miles (9,556 km / 5,938 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Lisboa to Jebel Ali?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 35d 20h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 21d 12h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 10d 18h. 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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