Philippines
KenyaManila to Mombasa shipping route.
5,482 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Manila to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,482 nm | 19.0 d | 16.3 d | 12.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,723 nm | 19.9 d | 17.0 d | 13.2 d |
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About the Manila to Mombasa shipping route
Manila to Mombasa is a 5,482 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from the Philippines to Kenya. That is 10,153 km of water against 9,190 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.7. 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 Manila and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,723 nautical miles, 241 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Manila 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 Manila in this directory, Mombasa is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (5,134 nm), Jebel Ali (4,859 nm) and Salalah (4,742 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Manila to Mombasa is 5,482 nautical miles (10,153 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Mombasa?
About 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.7 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 Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.