Japan
KenyaYokohama to Mombasa shipping route.
7,061 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 21.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yokohama and Mombasa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YokohamaStrait of MalaccaMombasaShipping time from Yokohama to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 7,061 nm | 24.5 d | 21.0 d | 16.3 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,384 nm | 25.6 d | 22.0 d | 17.1 d |
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About the Yokohama to Mombasa shipping route
The shipping route from Yokohama, Japan to Mombasa, Kenya covers 7,061 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 11,172 km apart, so the ship sails 1.17 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 21.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 24.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.3. 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 Yokohama and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,384 nautical miles, 323 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Yokohama 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 Yokohama in this directory, Mombasa is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (6,712 nm), Jebel Ali (6,437 nm) and Salalah (6,320 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yokohama to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Yokohama to Mombasa is 7,061 nautical miles (13,076 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yokohama to Mombasa?
About 21.0 days at 14 knots and 16.3 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 Yokohama 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.