Sea Distance
Jebel Ali (Dubai) to Port Said
2,970 nautical miles (5,500 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 12.4 days
- 12 kn
- 10.3 days
- 14 kn
- 8.8 days
- 16 kn
- 7.7 days
- 18 kn
- 6.9 days
- 20 kn
- 6.2 days
Canal transit
The primary modelled route transits the Suez Canal. The canal-free alternative is 11,891 nm via the Cape of Good Hope — see the cost trade-off below.
Emission Control Areas
The modelled route does not cross any listed Emission Control Area.
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Distances are routing-model estimates over the MARNET maritime network between WPI port positions — planning estimates, not navigation plans. Speed transits exclude weather, congestion, pilotage and port time.
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How far is it from Jebel Ali (Dubai) to Port Said by sea?
The modelled sea route is 2,970 nautical miles (5,500 km) between the two port reference positions. Actual sailed distance varies with the route a vessel takes.
How long does it take to sail from Jebel Ali (Dubai) to Port Said?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 8.8 days. At 10 knots, 12.4 days; at 20 knots, 6.2 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the Jebel Ali (Dubai)–Port Said route use a canal?
The modelled primary route transits the Suez Canal. A canal-free alternative of 11,891 nautical miles exists via the Cape of Good Hope.
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