Port distance

Distance from Colombo to Mombasa

The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mombasa, Kenya is 2,537 nautical miles (4,699 km), on the route ships sail.

2,537nautical miles
Kilometres4,699 km
Days at sea7.6 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Colombo (LKCMB) to Mombasa (KEMBA)

Days at sea from Colombo to Mombasa

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots10.6 days
12 knots8.8 days
14 knots7.6 days
16 knots6.6 days
18 knots5.9 days
20 knots5.3 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Colombo the route runs without any canal transit to Mombasa, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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What will the voyage from Colombo to Mombasa cost? Bunkers by fuel grade, port costs, canal dues, charter hire and the cost per TEU, on the same route.
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FAQs

Colombo to Mombasa by sea.

How far is Colombo from Mombasa by sea?

The sea distance from Colombo to Mombasa is 2,537 nautical miles (4,699 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Mombasa?

About 7.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 5.9 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.