Saudi Arabia
KenyaJeddah to Mombasa shipping route.
2,417 nautical miles direct, about 7.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-MandebMombasaShipping time from Jeddah to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,417 nm | 8.4 d | 7.2 d | 5.6 d |
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About the Jeddah to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Jeddah for Mombasa head south and cover a sea distance of 2,417 nautical miles (4,477 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,843 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
At sea, the voyage lasts 8.4 days at 12 knots, 7.2 days at 14 knots and 5.6 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 Jeddah and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
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Of the 65 port to port routes from Jeddah in this directory, Mombasa is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (2,386 nm), Valencia (2,384 nm) and Mundra (2,373 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Mombasa is 2,417 nautical miles (4,477 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Mombasa?
About 7.2 days at 14 knots and 5.6 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 Jeddah 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.