Distance from Port of Felixstowe to Port of Mina Jabal Ali
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA).
initial heading from Port of Felixstowe
14–24 knots, direct
About the Port of Felixstowe–Port of Mina Jabal Ali route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) in United Kingdom to Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA) in United Arab Emirates is approximately 5,386 km — that is 2,908 nautical miles or 3,347 statute miles. The initial heading from Port of Felixstowe is about 102° (east-southeast).
At a typical merchant service speed, a direct passage of this length would take roughly 6 days for a fast container ship (about 24 knots) and up to 9 days for a slower bulk carrier (about 14 knots). Real voyages are longer than the great-circle figure: ships follow established sea lanes, transit canals and straits such as Suez, Panama or Malacca, and adjust for weather and traffic.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Port of Felixstowe and Port of Mina Jabal Ali — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual sea routes are longer, following shipping lanes, canals and straits. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Port of Felixstowe from Port of Mina Jabal Ali?
The great-circle distance from Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT) to Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA) is about 5,386 km (2,908 nautical miles / 3,347 miles).
What direction is Port of Mina Jabal Ali from Port of Felixstowe?
Setting out from Port of Felixstowe, the initial bearing to Port of Mina Jabal Ali is about 102°, which is roughly east-southeast.
How long does it take to sail from Port of Felixstowe to Port of Mina Jabal Ali?
A direct great-circle passage would take about 6–9 days depending on vessel speed (roughly 24 knots down to 14 knots). Actual sea routes are longer because they follow shipping lanes and canals.