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The Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the only sea way into the Persian Gulf, between Oman's Musandam peninsula and Iran, with a traffic separation scheme through it.
Voyages through the Strait of Hormuz
Real voyages NaviBoss plans through the Strait of Hormuz, and the distance when the planner's padlock shuts it.
| Voyage | Through it | Without it | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam to Jebel Ali | 6,363 nm | — | — |
| Jebel Ali to Singapore | 3,510 nm | — | — |
| Ras Tanura to Ningbo | 5,820 nm | — | — |
| Jebel Ali to Mumbai | 1,188 nm | — | — |
| Ras Tanura to Rotterdam | 6,538 nm | — | — |
Zones here
At the Strait of Hormuz: Gulf / Arabian Sea / S. Red Sea war-risk (Sep 2026) (JWC listed area), UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (voluntary reporting area), Persian Gulf, Hormuz & Gulf of Oman (ITF/IBF WOA) (ITF/IBF warlike area) and Gulfs area (MARPOL Special Area) (MARPOL Special Area).
See the piracy map and the ECA guide.
Navigational warnings
The Strait of Hormuz is in NAVAREA IX. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.
Questions about the Strait of Hormuz
Where is the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz is the only sea way into the Persian Gulf, between Oman's Musandam peninsula and Iran, with a traffic separation scheme through it. NaviBoss places it at about 26°33.0′N 056°27.0′E, in NAVAREA IX.
Which voyages go through the Strait of Hormuz?
For example Rotterdam to Jebel Ali, Jebel Ali to Singapore, Ras Tanura to Ningbo and Jebel Ali to Mumbai.
Is the Strait of Hormuz in a piracy or war-risk area?
Yes, as of the date on this page it lies in the Gulf / Arabian Sea / S. Red Sea war-risk (Sep 2026) (JWC listed area) and Persian Gulf, Hormuz & Gulf of Oman (ITF/IBF WOA) (ITF/IBF warlike area). 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
- Malacca Strait
- 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 Strait of Hormuz (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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