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KenyaBalboa to Mombasa shipping route.
9,054 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaCape of Good Hope · Panama CanalMombasaShipping time from Balboa to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,054 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 21.0 d |
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About the Balboa to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Mombasa head east and cover a sea distance of 9,054 nautical miles (16,768 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 13,285 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 31.4 days at 12 knots, 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Balboa and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
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Of the 65 port to port routes from Balboa in this directory, Mombasa is the 49th shortest. Closer destinations include Dalian (8,729 nm), Ningbo (8,707 nm) and Qingdao (8,666 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Mombasa is 9,054 nautical miles (16,768 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Mombasa?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.