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The Malacca Strait
The Malacca Strait runs between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, the main sea way between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. On Rotterdam to Singapore it saves 762 nm: 8,414 nm through it, 9,175 nm without.
Voyages through the Malacca Strait
Real voyages NaviBoss plans through the Malacca Strait, and the distance when the planner's padlock shuts it.
| Voyage | Through it | Without it | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam to Singapore | 8,414 nm | 9,175 nm | +762 nm |
| Rotterdam to Shanghai | 10,594 nm | 11,197 nm | +603 nm |
| Hamburg to Shanghai | 10,873 nm | 11,477 nm | +603 nm |
| Antwerp to Singapore | 8,382 nm | 9,143 nm | +762 nm |
| Rotterdam to Hong Kong | 9,835 nm | 10,452 nm | +617 nm |
| Rotterdam to Busan | 10,906 nm | 11,505 nm | +599 nm |
Zones here
At the Malacca Strait: Singapore & Malacca Straits (piracy hotspot).
See the piracy map and the ECA guide.
Navigational warnings
The Malacca Strait is in NAVAREA XI. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.
Questions about the Malacca Strait
Where is the Malacca Strait?
The Malacca Strait runs between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, the main sea way between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. NaviBoss places it at about 02°54.7′N 100°46.0′E, in NAVAREA XI.
How much distance does the Malacca Strait save?
On Rotterdam to Singapore, 762 nm: 8,414 nm through the Malacca Strait against 9,175 nm without it. At 14 knots that is about 2.3 days.
Which voyages go through the Malacca Strait?
For example Rotterdam to Singapore, Rotterdam to Shanghai, Hamburg to Shanghai and Antwerp to Singapore.
Is the Malacca Strait in a piracy or war-risk area?
Yes, as of the date on this page it lies in the Singapore & Malacca Straits (piracy hotspot). Check the latest advisories before a transit.
Other canals and straits
- Suez Canal
- Panama Canal
- Kiel Canal
- Corinth Canal
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Strait of Dover
- Bab el-Mandeb
- Strait of Hormuz
- Singapore Strait
- Sunda Strait
- Makassar Strait
- Torres Strait
- Taiwan Strait
- Tsugaru Strait
- Bosporus
- Dardanelles
- Øresund (The Sound)
- Strait of Messina
- Strait of Sicily
- Strait of Bonifacio
- Cape of Good Hope
- Strait of Magellan
- Bass Strait
- Windward Passage
- Straits of Florida
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- San Bernardino Strait
- Verde Island Passage
- Balabac Strait
- Pentland Firth
Avoid it on your own voyage
In the planner, tap the padlock on the Malacca Strait (or any of 950 passages) and the route is re-planned the other way, with the extra miles shown. Free with an account.
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