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South KoreaMombasa to Incheon shipping route.
6,726 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Incheon
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaIncheonShipping time from Mombasa to Incheon
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,726 nm | 23.4 d | 20.0 d | 15.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,077 nm | 24.6 d | 21.1 d | 16.4 d |
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About the Mombasa to Incheon shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Incheon head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,726 nautical miles (12,456 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 10,015 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.4 days at 12 knots, 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.6 days at 18 knots. 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,077 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) 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, Incheon is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (6,662 nm), Busan (6,656 nm) and Bremerhaven (6,616 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Incheon?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Incheon is 6,726 nautical miles (12,456 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Incheon?
About 20.0 days at 14 knots and 15.6 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 Incheon 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.