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About the Shanghai → Antwerp route

The sea route from Shanghai to Antwerp covers approximately 10569 nautical miles (19574 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 31 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 2920 nautical miles and 9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the Shanghai to Antwerp transit time estimated?

VoyageDistance calculates the Shanghai–Antwerp 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 Shanghai to Antwerp route avoid the Suez Canal?

Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 2920 nautical miles and 9 days to this voyage at 14 knots.