Drag and drop to re-order
About the Shenzhen → Piraeus route
The sea route from Shenzhen to Piraeus covers approximately 7123 nautical miles (13192 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 21 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 6401 nautical miles and 19 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 Shenzhen to Piraeus transit time estimated?
VoyageDistance calculates the Shenzhen–Piraeus 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 Shenzhen to Piraeus route avoid the Suez Canal?
Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 6401 nautical miles and 19 days to this voyage at 14 knots.