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KenyaYantian to Mombasa shipping route.
5,580 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Yantian to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,580 nm | 19.4 d | 16.6 d | 12.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,945 nm | 20.6 d | 17.7 d | 13.8 d |
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About the Yantian to Mombasa shipping route
Ships leaving Yantian for Mombasa head west and cover a sea distance of 5,580 nautical miles (10,334 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,614 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 16.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 19.4 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 to 27 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,945 nautical miles, 366 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to KEMBA start at $3,879 for a 20GP and $6,514 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 63 port to port routes from Yantian in this directory, Mombasa is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Auckland (5,266 nm), Djibouti (5,232 nm) and Melbourne (5,065 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Mombasa is 5,580 nautical miles (10,334 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Mombasa?
About 16.6 days at 14 knots and 12.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 27 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Mombasa?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to KEMBA start at $3,879 per 20GP and $6,514 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Yantian 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.