Kenya
VietnamMombasa to Haiphong shipping route.
5,439 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Haiphong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaHaiphongShipping time from Mombasa to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,439 nm | 18.9 d | 16.2 d | 12.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,813 nm | 20.2 d | 17.3 d | 13.5 d |
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About the Mombasa to Haiphong shipping route
Mombasa to Haiphong is a 5,439 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Kenya to Vietnam. That is 10,072 km of water against 7,813 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 18.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.6. 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 Haiphong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,813 nautical miles, 375 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Haiphong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Haiphong (VNHPH) carriers give about 4 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, Haiphong is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Lagos (Apapa) (5,219 nm), Algeciras (5,025 nm) and Laem Chabang (4,922 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Haiphong is 5,439 nautical miles (10,072 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Haiphong?
About 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 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 Haiphong 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.