Kenya
MalaysiaMombasa to Port Klang shipping route.
3,941 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Port Klang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaPort KlangShipping time from Mombasa to Port Klang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,941 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,902 nm | 17.0 d | 14.6 d | 11.3 d |
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About the Mombasa to Port Klang shipping route
The shipping route from Mombasa, Kenya to Port Klang, Malaysia covers 3,941 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,903 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 11.7 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 13.7 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 9.1. 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 Port Klang to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,902 nautical miles, 961 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Port Klang move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Klang (MYPKG) 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, Port Klang is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (3,697 nm), Mersin (3,471 nm) and Port Said (3,100 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Port Klang?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Port Klang is 3,941 nautical miles (7,299 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Port Klang?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Port Klang 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.