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KenyaXiamen to Mombasa shipping route.
5,784 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Xiamen to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,784 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,135 nm | 21.3 d | 18.3 d | 14.2 d |
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About the Xiamen to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Xiamen for Mombasa head west and cover a sea distance of 5,784 nautical miles (10,711 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 9,029 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.1 days at 12 knots, 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 days at 18 knots. 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 Xiamen and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,135 nautical miles, 351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Xiamen 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 62 port to port routes from Xiamen in this directory, Mombasa is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Vancouver (5,587 nm), Seattle (5,566 nm) and Djibouti (5,435 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Mombasa is 5,784 nautical miles (10,711 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Mombasa?
About 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Xiamen 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.