Opened on November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal runs 193.3 kilometers through Egypt to connect the Mediterranean and Red Seas, and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest big ship canal without locks anywhere in the world. It lets vessels bypass a journey around the southern tip of Africa, reshaping global shipping routes ever since.
Record no. MRB-2026-005713
Longest Ship Canal Without Locks
Reference Record – Not Certified
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