Kenya
VietnamMombasa to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route.
4,754 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 14.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Ho Chi Minh City
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MombasaStrait of MalaccaHo Chi Minh CityShipping time from Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,754 nm | 16.5 d | 14.1 d | 11.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,229 nm | 18.2 d | 15.6 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route
Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City is a 4,754 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Kenya to Vietnam. That is 8,805 km of water against 7,606 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 14.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 16.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.0. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,229 nautical miles, 475 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) 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, Ho Chi Minh City is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations include Barcelona (4,691 nm), Genoa (4,540 nm) and Tanjung Priok (4,184 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City is 4,754 nautical miles (8,805 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Ho Chi Minh City?
About 14.1 days at 14 knots and 11.0 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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.