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About the Alexandria → Port Klang route
The sea route from Alexandria to Port Klang covers approximately 5053 nautical miles (9359 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 15 days at sea, not including port time, weather routing, or canal transit delays.
This route normally transits the Suez Canal. Routing around it instead adds about 7354 nautical miles and 22 extra days at 14 knots. See our Suez Canal vs. Cape of Good Hope comparison for why more ships are taking the longer route in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Alexandria to Port Klang transit time estimated?
VoyageDistance calculates the Alexandria–Port Klang route along real shipping lanes and chokepoints, then divides the total distance by an assumed vessel speed (14 knots by default) to estimate transit time. Adjust the speed above to match your own vessel.
Can the Alexandria to Port Klang route avoid the Suez Canal?
Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 7354 nautical miles and 22 days to this voyage at 14 knots.