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AustraliaMombasa to Sydney shipping route.
6,812 nautical miles direct, about 20.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaSeaSydneyShipping time from Mombasa to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,812 nm | 23.7 d | 20.3 d | 15.8 d |
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About the Mombasa to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 6,812 nautical miles (12,615 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 11,711 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.7 days at 12 knots, 20.3 days at 14 knots and 15.8 days at 18 knots. 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Mombasa to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 47th shortest. Closer destinations include Dalian (6,741 nm), Incheon (6,726 nm) and Hamburg (6,662 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Sydney is 6,812 nautical miles (12,615 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Sydney?
About 20.3 days at 14 knots and 15.8 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 Sydney 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.