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About the Alexandria → Tanjung Pelepas route
The sea route from Alexandria to Tanjung Pelepas covers approximately 5236 nautical miles (9696 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 16 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 7346 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 Tanjung Pelepas transit time estimated?
VoyageDistance calculates the Alexandria–Tanjung Pelepas 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 Tanjung Pelepas route avoid the Suez Canal?
Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 7346 nautical miles and 22 days to this voyage at 14 knots.