Port distance

Distance from Mombasa to Durban

The sea distance from Mombasa, Kenya to Durban, South Africa is 1,772 nautical miles (3,281 km), on the route ships sail.

1,772nautical miles
Kilometres3,281 km
Days at sea5.3 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Mombasa (KEMBA) to Durban (ZADUR)

Days at sea from Mombasa to Durban

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots7.4 days
12 knots6.2 days
14 knots5.3 days
16 knots4.6 days
18 knots4.1 days
20 knots3.7 days

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

The route

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

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What will the voyage from Mombasa to Durban 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

Mombasa to Durban by sea.

How far is Mombasa from Durban by sea?

The sea distance from Mombasa to Durban is 1,772 nautical miles (3,281 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 5.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 4.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.