Kenya
ChinaMombasa to Dalian shipping route.
6,741 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaDalianShipping time from Mombasa to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,741 nm | 23.4 d | 20.1 d | 15.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,092 nm | 24.6 d | 21.1 d | 16.4 d |
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About the Mombasa to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Dalian head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,741 nautical miles (12,484 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,602 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 20.1 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 23.4 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 15.6. Liner schedules on the lane quote 40 to 44 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,092 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for KEMBA to CNDLC start at $4,014 for a 20GP and $6,414 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Dalian (CNDLC) carriers give about 6 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, Dalian is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (6,726 nm), Hamburg (6,662 nm) and Busan (6,656 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Dalian is 6,741 nautical miles (12,484 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Dalian?
About 20.1 days at 14 knots and 15.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 40 to 44 days.
What are freight rates from Mombasa to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for KEMBA to CNDLC start at $4,014 per 20GP and $6,414 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian 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.