China
KenyaDalian to Mombasa shipping route.
6,741 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Dalian to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,741 nm | 23.4 d | 20.1 d | 15.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,092 nm | 24.6 d | 21.1 d | 16.4 d |
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About the Dalian to Mombasa shipping route
Dalian to Mombasa is a 6,741 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Kenya. That is 12,484 km of water against 9,602 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 40 to 44 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,092 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to KEMBA start at $4,014 for a 20GP and $6,414 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Dalian in this directory, Mombasa is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (6,393 nm), Jebel Ali (6,117 nm) and Salalah (6,000 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Mombasa is 6,741 nautical miles (12,484 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Mombasa?
About 20.1 days at 14 knots and 15.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 40 to 44 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Mombasa?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to KEMBA start at $4,014 per 20GP and $6,414 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Yokohama1,165 nm 
Salalah to Mombasa1,590 nm
Durban to Mombasa1,759 nm
Djibouti to Mombasa1,805 nm
Karachi to Mombasa2,411 nm
Jeddah to Mombasa2,417 nm
Nhava Sheva to Mombasa2,462 nm
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.