Colombia
KenyaCartagena to Mombasa shipping route.
8,783 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 26.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Mombasa
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CartagenaCape of Good HopeMombasaShipping time from Cartagena to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,783 nm | 30.5 d | 26.1 d | 20.3 d |
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About the Cartagena to Mombasa shipping route
Cartagena to Mombasa is a 8,783 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading east from Colombia to Kenya. That is 16,267 km of water against 12,842 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 30.5 days at 12 knots, 26.1 days at 14 knots and 20.3 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 Cartagena and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
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Of the 65 port to port routes from Cartagena in this directory, Mombasa is the 44th shortest. Closer destinations include Busan (8,513 nm), Melbourne (8,470 nm) and Sydney (8,162 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Mombasa is 8,783 nautical miles (16,267 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Mombasa?
About 26.1 days at 14 knots and 20.3 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 Cartagena 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.