How long does it take to ship a container from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne is 18 days 15h. Ships depart from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 18 days 15h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Gold Star, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ZIM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Evergreen, CMA CGM, HMM and Yang Ming.

How long does it take to send cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by air freight?

The quickest flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne takes around 8h 14m. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

How often do planes fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne?

Scheduled flights between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Thai Airways, Jetstar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Air and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 14m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by ship?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne by cargo ship is 4,603 Nautical Miles (8,525 Kilometres / 5,297 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

What is the distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by air?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne by air is around 6,706 Kilometres (4,167 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by sea?

870kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne?

333kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by plane will take about 8h 14m and departs from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrives into Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Vietnam Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Departs from

SGN

Departs from

MEL

8h 14m: 2-4 times a day

6,706 km
4,167 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

333kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
VietJet Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Royal Brunei Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Scoot	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Xiamen Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others

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Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by ship will take about 18 days 15h and departs from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrives into Melbourne (AUMEL). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Vung Tau to Melbourne

Port of loading

VNVUT

Port of loading

AUMEL

18 days 15h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,470 km
5,263 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

716kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL7 / AEU7 → AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AEU7 / LL3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
US4 / TP16 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TWS / AWE3 / ECC1 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VS1 / A02 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PEX3 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUE → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS7 → CAT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
Lone Star Express / ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → ZAX / Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, ZIM, MSC
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 → AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
HTW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → A3SANL / A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC2 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → A3SANL / A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AUG / EC4 → NEAX / A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE, HMM
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU7 / LL3 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEA → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SXT → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
AEM2 / WM2 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TWS / AWE3 / ECC1 → A3SANL / A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU7 / LL3 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TVI → AAXSANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM2 / WM2 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZSL → ANL - A3N \| CMA - A3NANL \| COSCO - A3N \| OOCL - A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Lone Star Express → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUG / EC4 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
Sentosa → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAX → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Lone Star Express → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AG1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AUG / EC4 → NEAX / A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE, HMM
WAX → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC2 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
AG1 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Closest seaports

Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne

Port of loading

VNSGN

Port of loading

AUMEL

20 days 11h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,525 km
5,297 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

870kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IHX → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TSE → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CHL → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RMV → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HPX2 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JCH → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SV1 → GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CHL3 / CTS → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Yang Ming
THX → CAT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, Yang Ming
HPX2 / JKT5 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
VIS/VNF → SAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KCS → STA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SH3 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CHL → A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CV1 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
PAS → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
CV1 → A3S	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
IA7 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCS → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
PAS → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
HPX2 / JKT5 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CCT1 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
IHX → ASAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VTS → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CCT1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
VTS → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
IHX → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CV2 / CHL5 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CV2 / CHL5 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CV2 / CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Evergreen
PCI → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CNC - CV8 \| ML - IA11 → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CKI → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CV2 / CHL5 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
HPX2 / JKT5 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CV2 → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HP2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
THX → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
IA11 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PCI → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
I68 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CV2 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CV2 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CTV → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, ZIM

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Ocean routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne

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Air Freight

8h 14m, 2-4 times a day

333kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 15h, Every 1-2 weeks

716kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 18 days 15h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Gold Star, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ZIM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Evergreen, CMA CGM, HMM and Yang Ming.
Scheduled flights between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Thai Airways, Jetstar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Air and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 14m.

Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vung Tau to Melbourne

Closest seaports

Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne

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