China
KenyaNingbo to Mombasa shipping route.
6,219 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Ningbo to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,219 nm | 21.6 d | 18.5 d | 14.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,570 nm | 22.8 d | 19.6 d | 15.2 d |
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About the Ningbo to Mombasa shipping route
Ningbo to Mombasa is a 6,219 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from China to Kenya. That is 11,518 km of water against 9,455 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 21.6 days at 12 knots, 18.5 days at 14 knots and 14.4 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 18 to 26 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 26 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,570 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to KEMBA start at $3,814 for a 20GP and $5,850 for a 40GP ($5,299 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.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Ningbo in this directory, Mombasa is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (5,871 nm), Los Angeles (5,802 nm) and Jebel Ali (5,596 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Mombasa is 6,219 nautical miles (11,518 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Mombasa?
About 18.5 days at 14 knots and 14.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 18 to 26 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Mombasa?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to KEMBA start at $3,814 per 20GP and $5,850 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Ningbo 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.