Kenya
AustraliaMombasa to Melbourne shipping route.
6,317 nautical miles direct, about 18.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Melbourne
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MombasaSeaMelbourneShipping time from Mombasa to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,317 nm | 21.9 d | 18.8 d | 14.6 d |
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About the Mombasa to Melbourne shipping route
Mombasa to Melbourne is a 6,317 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from Kenya to Australia. That is 11,698 km of water against 11,057 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 18.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.6. 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (6,219 nm), Le Havre (6,211 nm) and Santos (5,979 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Melbourne is 6,317 nautical miles (11,698 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Melbourne?
About 18.8 days at 14 knots and 14.6 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 Melbourne 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.