Sea route · Asia – Oceania
Cai Mep – Thi Vai to Melbourne by sea
Typical routing, approximate distance and estimated transit time for ocean freight from Cai Mep – Thi Vai to Melbourne.
- Approx. distance
- 4,470 nm (≈ 8,280 km)
- Transit (direct service)
- 11–15 days
- Transit with transshipment
- 14–22 days
- Pure sailing time at 16–18 knots
- 10.3–11.6 days
- Main straits & canals
- Karimata Strait, Lombok Strait
- Service pattern
- Direct & transshipment options
- Typical transshipment hubs
- Singapore
Routing
From Cai Mep – Thi Vai the usual routing passes Karimata Strait, Lombok Strait before reaching Melbourne.
Both direct services and transshipment options are offered on this route; transshipment typically connects in Singapore.
Straits and canals on this route
- Karimata Strait Strait between Belitung Island and Borneo linking the South China Sea and the Java Sea.
- Lombok Strait Deep-water passage through Indonesia between Bali and Lombok, used by larger ships heading to Western and Southern Australia.
About this trade lane: Asia – Oceania
Vietnam to Australia, mostly through Indonesian waters and around Western Australia for the southern ports.
Australia and New Zealand are served from Vietnam on Asia–Oceania services, directly or via Singapore; strict biosecurity rules apply on arrival.
Distances are the sum of great-circle legs between waypoints along the usual sea lanes, through the relevant straits and canals, rounded to the nearest 10 nautical miles. Transit ranges assume a typical service speed of 16–18 knots plus time for intermediate port calls and canal transits; transshipment adds several days for the connection at the hub. Figures are estimates for planning and comparison, not carrier schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How long is shipping from Cai Mep – Thi Vai to Melbourne?
About 11–15 days port to port on a direct service, for an approximate sea distance of 4,470 nautical miles. Add time for inland transport, customs and any transshipment.
Are there direct services from Cai Mep – Thi Vai to Melbourne?
Both direct and transshipment services are commonly offered; transshipment usually connects in Singapore.
How can I get a freight rate from Cai Mep – Thi Vai to Melbourne?
Send Global Logistic Group your cargo type, volume (FCL or LCL), ready date and Incoterms®; we will compare carriers and send an all-in quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.