Kenya
South KoreaMombasa to Busan shipping route.
6,656 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaBusanShipping time from Mombasa to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,656 nm | 23.1 d | 19.8 d | 15.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,007 nm | 24.3 d | 20.9 d | 16.2 d |
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About the Mombasa to Busan shipping route
Mombasa to Busan is a 6,656 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Kenya to South Korea. That is 12,328 km of water against 10,210 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.1 days at 12 knots, 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Mombasa and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,007 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Mombasa in this directory, Busan is the 43rd shortest. Closer destinations include Bremerhaven (6,616 nm), Qingdao (6,598 nm) and Rotterdam (6,409 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Busan?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Busan is 6,656 nautical miles (12,328 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Busan?
About 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Busan to Mombasa 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.