Kenya
ChinaMombasa to Yantian shipping route.
5,580 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MombasaStrait of MalaccaYantianShipping time from Mombasa to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,580 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,945 nm | 20.6 d | 17.7 d | 13.8 d |
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About the Mombasa to Yantian shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Yantian head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,580 nautical miles (10,334 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,614 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 16.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 19.4 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 to 27 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,945 nautical miles, 366 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for KEMBA to CNYTN start at $3,879 for a 20GP and $6,514 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (5,558 nm), Manila (5,482 nm) and Haiphong (5,439 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Yantian is 5,580 nautical miles (10,334 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Yantian?
About 16.6 days at 14 knots and 12.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 27 days.
What are freight rates from Mombasa to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for KEMBA to CNYTN start at $3,879 per 20GP and $6,514 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.