Kenya
ChinaMombasa to Qingdao shipping route.
6,598 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaQingdaoShipping time from Mombasa to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,598 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,949 nm | 24.1 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Mombasa to Qingdao shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Qingdao head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,598 nautical miles (12,219 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,444 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.9 days at 12 knots, 19.6 days at 14 knots and 15.3 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 30 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and OOCL).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,949 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 CNTAO start at $3,220 for a 20GP and $5,035 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Rotterdam (6,409 nm), Antwerp (6,390 nm) and London Gateway (6,339 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Qingdao is 6,598 nautical miles (12,219 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Qingdao?
About 19.6 days at 14 knots and 15.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Mombasa to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for KEMBA to CNTAO start at $3,220 per 20GP and $5,035 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.