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ColombiaMombasa to Cartagena shipping route.
8,783 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 26.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Cartagena
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MombasaCape of Good HopeCartagenaShipping time from Mombasa to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,783 nm | 30.5 d | 26.1 d | 20.3 d |
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About the Mombasa to Cartagena shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Cartagena head west and cover a sea distance of 8,783 nautical miles (16,267 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,842 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 26.1 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 30.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 20.3. 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 Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cartagena (COCTG) 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, Cartagena is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (8,711 nm), Charleston (8,656 nm) and Montreal (8,307 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Cartagena is 8,783 nautical miles (16,267 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Cartagena?
About 26.1 days at 14 knots and 20.3 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 Cartagena 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.