Kenya
PhilippinesMombasa to Manila shipping route.
5,482 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Manila
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MombasaStrait of MalaccaManilaShipping time from Mombasa to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,482 nm | 19.0 d | 16.3 d | 12.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,723 nm | 19.9 d | 17.0 d | 13.2 d |
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About the Mombasa to Manila shipping route
Mombasa to Manila is a 5,482 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Kenya to the Philippines. That is 10,153 km of water against 9,190 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 16.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.7. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,723 nautical miles, 241 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (5,439 nm), Lagos (Apapa) (5,219 nm) and Algeciras (5,025 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Manila?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Manila is 5,482 nautical miles (10,153 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Manila?
About 16.3 days at 14 knots and 12.7 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 Manila 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.