Kenya
ChinaMombasa to Shanghai shipping route.
6,333 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaShanghaiShipping time from Mombasa to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,333 nm | 22.0 d | 18.8 d | 14.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,684 nm | 23.2 d | 19.9 d | 15.5 d |
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About the Mombasa to Shanghai shipping route
The shipping route from Mombasa, Kenya to Shanghai, China covers 6,333 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 9,472 km apart, so the ship sails 1.24 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 18.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 45 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 41 sailings by 9 carriers (CMA CGM, China United Lines, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,684 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 CNSHA start at $3,209 for a 20GP and $5,100 for a 40GP ($5,009 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Buenos Aires (6,317 nm), Melbourne (6,317 nm) and Ningbo (6,219 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Shanghai is 6,333 nautical miles (11,729 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Shanghai?
About 18.8 days at 14 knots and 14.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 45 days.
What are freight rates from Mombasa to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for KEMBA to CNSHA start at $3,209 per 20GP and $5,100 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.