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KenyaQingdao to Mombasa shipping route.
6,598 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Qingdao and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
QingdaoStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Qingdao to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,598 nm | 22.9 d | 19.6 d | 15.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,949 nm | 24.1 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
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About the Qingdao to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Qingdao for Mombasa head west and cover a sea distance of 6,598 nautical miles (12,219 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,444 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 19.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 22.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.3. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 30 sailings by 4 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and OOCL).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,949 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNTAO to KEMBA start at $3,220 for a 20GP and $5,035 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.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Qingdao in this directory, Mombasa is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (6,249 nm), Jebel Ali (5,974 nm) and Salalah (5,857 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Qingdao to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Qingdao to Mombasa is 6,598 nautical miles (12,219 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Qingdao to Mombasa?
About 19.6 days at 14 knots and 15.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Qingdao to Mombasa?
Recent spot rates for CNTAO to KEMBA start at $3,220 per 20GP and $5,035 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Qingdao has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Qingdao to Xiamen853 nm
- Qingdao to
Kaohsiung899 nm 
Salalah to Mombasa1,590 nm
Durban to Mombasa1,759 nm
Djibouti to Mombasa1,805 nm
Karachi to Mombasa2,411 nm
Jeddah to Mombasa2,417 nm
Nhava Sheva to Mombasa2,462 nm
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.