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About the Tangier → Ho Chi Minh City route
The sea route from Tangier to Ho Chi Minh City covers approximately 7636 nautical miles (14142 km). At a typical vessel speed of 14 knots, that's roughly 23 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 3713 nautical miles and 11 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 Tangier to Ho Chi Minh City transit time estimated?
VoyageDistance calculates the Tangier–Ho Chi Minh City 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 Tangier to Ho Chi Minh City route avoid the Suez Canal?
Yes — untick the Suez Canal checkbox above to see the alternative routing. Avoiding it adds about 3713 nautical miles and 11 days to this voyage at 14 knots.