Sea route · Asia – Middle East & Red Sea
Hai Phong to Jebel Ali (Dubai) by sea
Typical routing, approximate distance and estimated transit time for ocean freight from Hai Phong to Jebel Ali (Dubai).
- Approx. distance
- 4,850 nm (≈ 8,980 km)
- Transit (direct service)
- 12–16 days
- Transit with transshipment
- 15–23 days
- Pure sailing time at 16–18 knots
- 11.2–12.6 days
- Main straits & canals
- Singapore Strait, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz
- Service pattern
- Usually via transshipment
- Typical transshipment hubs
- Singapore, Port Klang
Routing
From Hai Phong the usual routing passes Singapore Strait, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz before reaching Jebel Ali (Dubai).
Cargo on this route is usually transshipped, typically in Singapore, Port Klang, which adds time for the connection but gives more sailing options.
Straits and canals on this route
- Singapore Strait Busy strait at the southern end of the Malacca route, next to the Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas and Batam hubs.
- Strait of Malacca The main sea link between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, used by most Asia–Europe, Middle East and South Asia services.
- Strait of Hormuz Narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf, gateway to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad and Kuwait; subject to regional security risk premiums at times.
About this trade lane: Asia – Middle East & Red Sea
Vietnam to Jebel Ali and other Gulf ports via Hormuz, and to Jeddah via Bab-el-Mandeb.
Cargo from Vietnam to the Gulf and the Red Sea usually moves via the Strait of Malacca, on direct Asia–Middle East services or via Singapore and Port Klang. Red Sea security conditions have affected some services since 2024.
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 Hai Phong to Jebel Ali (Dubai)?
About 12–16 days port to port on a direct service, for an approximate sea distance of 4,850 nautical miles. Add time for inland transport, customs and any transshipment.
Are there direct services from Hai Phong to Jebel Ali (Dubai)?
Usually not — cargo is typically transshipped in Singapore, Port Klang. Direct options can appear seasonally; we check current schedules when quoting.
How can I get a freight rate from Hai Phong to Jebel Ali (Dubai)?
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.