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KenyaLaem Chabang to Mombasa shipping route.
4,922 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Mombasa
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Laem ChabangStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Laem Chabang to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,922 nm | 17.1 d | 14.6 d | 11.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,397 nm | 18.7 d | 16.1 d | 12.5 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Laem Chabang for Mombasa head west and cover a sea distance of 4,922 nautical miles (9,116 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 7,021 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.4. 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 Laem Chabang and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,397 nautical miles, 475 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang 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 65 port to port routes from Laem Chabang in this directory, Mombasa is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (4,688 nm), Djibouti (4,574 nm) and Jebel Ali (4,299 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Mombasa is 4,922 nautical miles (9,116 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Mombasa?
About 14.6 days at 14 knots and 11.4 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 Laem Chabang 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.