Sea route · Intra-Asia
Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) to Manila by sea
Typical routing, approximate distance and estimated transit time for ocean freight from Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) to Manila.
- Approx. distance
- 890 nm (≈ 1,650 km)
- Transit (direct service)
- 2–3 days
- Transit with transshipment
- 4–7 days
- Pure sailing time at 16–18 knots
- 2.1–2.3 days
- Main straits & canals
- —
- Service pattern
- Direct & transshipment options
Routing
From Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) the route runs along regional sea lanes to Manila.
Both direct services and transshipment options are offered on this route; transshipment typically connects in Hong Kong, Kaohsiung.
About this trade lane: Intra-Asia
Short-sea services between Vietnam and China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia — frequent sailings and transit times of days rather than weeks.
Within Southeast Asia, Vietnam is connected by frequent short-sea and feeder services, typically with several sailings a week and transit times of a few days; ATIGA and RCEP preferences apply to much of this trade.
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 Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) to Manila?
About 2–3 days port to port on a direct service, for an approximate sea distance of 890 nautical miles. Add time for inland transport, customs and any transshipment.
Are there direct services from Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) to Manila?
Both direct and transshipment services are commonly offered; transshipment usually connects in Hong Kong, Kaohsiung.
How can I get a freight rate from Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) to Manila?
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.