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Hong KongMombasa to Hong Kong shipping route.
5,558 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Mombasa to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,558 nm | 19.3 d | 16.5 d | 12.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,924 nm | 20.6 d | 17.6 d | 13.7 d |
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About the Mombasa to Hong Kong shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Hong Kong head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,558 nautical miles (10,294 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,597 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 16.5 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 19.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.9. 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,924 nautical miles, 366 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (5,482 nm), Haiphong (5,439 nm) and Lagos (Apapa) (5,219 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Hong Kong is 5,558 nautical miles (10,294 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Hong Kong?
About 16.5 days at 14 knots and 12.9 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 Hong Kong 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.