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The Singapore Strait
The Singapore Strait links the Malacca Strait to the South China Sea past Singapore, under a traffic separation scheme and the STRAITREP reporting system. On Rotterdam to Shanghai it saves 603 nm: 10,594 nm through it, 11,197 nm without.
Voyages through the Singapore Strait
Real voyages NaviBoss plans through the Singapore Strait, and the distance when the planner's padlock shuts it.
| Voyage | Through it | Without it | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam to Singapore | 8,414 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 | — | — |
| 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 Singapore Strait: Singapore & Malacca Straits (piracy hotspot).
See the piracy map and the ECA guide.
Navigational warnings
The Singapore 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 Singapore Strait
Where is the Singapore Strait?
The Singapore Strait links the Malacca Strait to the South China Sea past Singapore, under a traffic separation scheme and the STRAITREP reporting system. NaviBoss places it at about 01°15.5′N 104°16.7′E, in NAVAREA XI.
How much distance does the Singapore Strait save?
On Rotterdam to Shanghai, 603 nm: 10,594 nm through the Singapore Strait against 11,197 nm without it. At 14 knots that is about 1.8 days.
Which voyages go through the Singapore Strait?
For example Rotterdam to Singapore, Rotterdam to Shanghai, Hamburg to Shanghai and Antwerp to Singapore.
Is the Singapore 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
- Malacca 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 Singapore 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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