Singapore
KenyaSingapore to Mombasa shipping route.
4,126 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Singapore to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,126 nm | 14.3 d | 12.3 d | 9.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,645 nm | 16.1 d | 13.8 d | 10.8 d |
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About the Singapore to Mombasa shipping route
Singapore to Mombasa is a 4,126 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Singapore to Kenya. That is 7,640 km of water against 7,154 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 12.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 14.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.5. 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 Singapore and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,645 nautical miles, 519 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Singapore 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 Singapore in this directory, Mombasa is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (3,936 nm), Djibouti (3,777 nm) and Jebel Ali (3,502 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Mombasa is 4,126 nautical miles (7,640 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Mombasa?
About 12.3 days at 14 knots and 9.5 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 Singapore 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.