Kenya
MexicoMombasa to Manzanillo shipping route.
10,744 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 32.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaCape of Good Hope · Panama CanalManzanilloShipping time from Mombasa to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 10,744 nm | 37.3 d | 32.0 d | 24.9 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 11,362 nm | 39.5 d | 33.8 d | 26.3 d |
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About the Mombasa to Manzanillo shipping route
The shipping route from Mombasa, Kenya to Manzanillo, Mexico covers 10,744 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 15,773 km apart, so the ship sails 1.26 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 32.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 37.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 24.9. 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 Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 11,362 nautical miles, 618 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Cape of Good Hope is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 61st shortest. Closer destinations include Houston (9,794 nm), Callao (9,168 nm) and Balboa (9,054 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Manzanillo is 10,744 nautical miles (19,898 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Manzanillo?
About 32.0 days at 14 knots and 24.9 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 Manzanillo 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.