Malaysia
KenyaPort Klang to Mombasa shipping route.
3,941 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Klang and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Port KlangStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Port Klang to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,941 nm | 13.7 d | 11.7 d | 9.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,902 nm | 17.0 d | 14.6 d | 11.3 d |
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About the Port Klang to Mombasa shipping route
The shipping route from Port Klang, Malaysia to Mombasa, Kenya covers 3,941 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,903 km apart, so the ship sails 1.06 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 11.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.1. 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 Port Klang and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,902 nautical miles, 961 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Port Klang to Mombasa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Port Klang in this directory, Mombasa is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (3,593 nm), Jebel Ali (3,318 nm) and Tokyo (3,232 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Klang to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Port Klang to Mombasa is 3,941 nautical miles (7,299 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Port Klang to Mombasa?
About 11.7 days at 14 knots and 9.1 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 Mombasa to Port Klang 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.