Port distance

Distance from Qingdao to Mombasa

The sea distance from Qingdao, China to Mombasa, Kenya is 6,526 nautical miles (12,085 km), on the route ships sail.

6,526nautical miles
Kilometres12,085 km
Days at sea19.4 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Qingdao (CNTAO) to Mombasa (KEMBA)

Days at sea from Qingdao to Mombasa

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots27.2 days
12 knots22.7 days
14 knots19.4 days
16 knots17.0 days
18 knots15.1 days
20 knots13.6 days

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

The route

From Qingdao 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 Qingdao 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

Qingdao to Mombasa by sea.

How far is Qingdao from Mombasa by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Mombasa is 6,526 nautical miles (12,085 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 19.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 15.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.