Sea distance from Vancouver to Jebel Ali
The sea route from Vancouver (Canada) to Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is about 10,922 nautical miles, which is 20,228 km or 12,569 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz. That is about 72% 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) | 91d 0h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 75d 20h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 56d 21h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 45d 12h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 30d 8h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 22d 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 Vancouver to Jebel Ali in the Marine OS route planner: it suggests the sea route, then you drag waypoints, set your speed and fuel burn, and check weather and tides along the way.
Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Jebel Ali from Vancouver by sea?
About 10,922 nautical miles (20,228 km / 12,569 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Malacca 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 Vancouver to Jebel Ali?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 75d 20h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 45d 12h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 22d 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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