Port distance

Distance from Mombasa to Los Angeles

The sea distance from Mombasa, Kenya to Los Angeles, United States is 11,977 nautical miles (22,181 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

11,977nautical miles
Kilometres22,181 km
Days at sea35.6 days at 14 kn
CanalsPanama
Mombasa (KEMBA) to Los Angeles (USLAX)

Days at sea from Mombasa to Los Angeles

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots49.9 days
12 knots41.6 days
14 knots35.6 days
16 knots31.2 days
18 knots27.7 days
20 knots25.0 days

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

Without the Panama Canal

Without the Panama Canal the route is 12,345 NM: 368 NM more, about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Mombasa to Los Angeles by sea.

How far is Mombasa from Los Angeles by sea?

The sea distance from Mombasa to Los Angeles is 11,977 nautical miles (22,181 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Mombasa to Los Angeles?

About 35.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 27.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it without the Panama Canal?

12,345 nautical miles, 368 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.