Taiwan
KenyaKaohsiung to Mombasa shipping route.
5,795 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Mombasa
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KaohsiungStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Kaohsiung to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,795 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,118 nm | 21.2 d | 18.2 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Mombasa shipping route
Kaohsiung to Mombasa is a 5,795 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Taiwan to Kenya. That is 10,732 km of water against 9,222 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.1 days at 12 knots, 17.3 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Kaohsiung and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,118 nautical miles, 323 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung to Mombasa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Mombasa is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Vancouver (5,592 nm), Seattle (5,571 nm) and Djibouti (5,447 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Mombasa is 5,795 nautical miles (10,732 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Mombasa?
About 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Kaohsiung 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.