Kenya
ChinaMombasa to Ningbo shipping route.
6,219 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaNingboShipping time from Mombasa to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,219 nm | 21.6 d | 18.5 d | 14.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,570 nm | 22.8 d | 19.6 d | 15.2 d |
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About the Mombasa to Ningbo shipping route
The shipping route from Mombasa, Kenya to Ningbo, China covers 6,219 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 9,455 km apart, so the ship sails 1.22 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 18.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 26 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 26 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,570 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for KEMBA to CNNGB start at $3,814 for a 20GP and $5,850 for a 40GP ($5,299 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Le Havre (6,211 nm), Santos (5,979 nm) and Kaohsiung (5,795 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Ningbo is 6,219 nautical miles (11,518 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Ningbo?
About 18.5 days at 14 knots and 14.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 26 days.
What are freight rates from Mombasa to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for KEMBA to CNNGB start at $3,814 per 20GP and $5,850 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.