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The Strait of Bonifacio
The Strait of Bonifacio lies between Corsica and Sardinia, a protected area where ships carrying dangerous goods are advised not to pass. On Barcelona to Trieste it saves 4 nm: 1,337 nm through it, 1,341 nm without.
Voyages through the Strait of Bonifacio
Real voyages NaviBoss plans through the Strait of Bonifacio, and the distance when the planner's padlock shuts it.
| Voyage | Through it | Without it | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona to Trieste | 1,337 nm | 1,341 nm | +4 nm |
| Marseille to Taranto | 801 nm | 834 nm | +33 nm |
Zones here
At the Strait of Bonifacio: Mediterranean ECA (Emission Control Area), Strait of Bonifacio (PSSA) (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area), NW Mediterranean (PSSA) (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area) and Mediterranean (MARPOL Special Area) (MARPOL Special Area).
See the piracy map and the ECA guide.
Navigational warnings
The Strait of Bonifacio is in NAVAREA III. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.
Questions about the Strait of Bonifacio
Where is the Strait of Bonifacio?
The Strait of Bonifacio lies between Corsica and Sardinia, a protected area where ships carrying dangerous goods are advised not to pass. NaviBoss places it at about 41°18.6′N 009°12.0′E, in NAVAREA III.
How much distance does the Strait of Bonifacio save?
On Barcelona to Trieste, 4 nm: 1,337 nm through the Strait of Bonifacio against 1,341 nm without it. At 14 knots that is about 0.0 days.
Which voyages go through the Strait of Bonifacio?
For example Barcelona to Trieste and Marseille to Taranto.
Is the Strait of Bonifacio in a piracy or war-risk area?
Not as of the date on this page: it lies in no ITF/IBF warlike area, JWC listed area or piracy hotspot that NaviBoss draws.
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- Strait of Gibraltar
- Strait of Dover
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- Strait of Hormuz
- Malacca Strait
- Singapore Strait
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- Makassar Strait
- Torres Strait
- Taiwan Strait
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- Bosporus
- Dardanelles
- Øresund (The Sound)
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- Strait of Sicily
- Cape of Good Hope
- Strait of Magellan
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- 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 Strait of Bonifacio (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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