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TaiwanMombasa to Kaohsiung shipping route.
5,795 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Kaohsiung
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MombasaStrait of MalaccaKaohsiungShipping time from Mombasa to Kaohsiung
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,795 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,118 nm | 21.2 d | 18.2 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Mombasa to Kaohsiung shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Kaohsiung head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,795 nautical miles (10,732 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,222 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 17.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 20.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.4. 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 Kaohsiung to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,118 nautical miles, 323 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Kaohsiung move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Kaohsiung (TWKHH) carriers give about 7 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, Kaohsiung is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (5,784 nm), Yantian (5,580 nm) and Hong Kong (5,558 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Kaohsiung?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Kaohsiung is 5,795 nautical miles (10,732 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Kaohsiung?
About 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Kaohsiung 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.