Panama
ThailandBalboa to Laem Chabang shipping route.
10,731 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalLaem ChabangShipping time from Balboa to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 10,731 nm | 37.3 d | 31.9 d | 24.8 d |
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About the Balboa to Laem Chabang shipping route
The shipping route from Balboa, Panama to Laem Chabang, Thailand covers 10,731 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 17,566 km apart, so the ship sails 1.13 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 31.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 37.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 24.8. 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 Balboa and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Laem Chabang move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Laem Chabang (THLCH) carriers give about 5 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Balboa in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 64th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (10,669 nm), Tanjung Priok (10,666 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (10,193 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Laem Chabang is 10,731 nautical miles (19,874 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Laem Chabang?
About 31.9 days at 14 knots and 24.8 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 Laem Chabang to Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Manzanillo1,690 nm 
Ho Chi Minh City to Laem Chabang602 nm
Singapore to Laem Chabang803 nm
Port Klang to Laem Chabang1,082 nm
Tanjung Priok to Laem Chabang1,266 nm- Haiphong to Laem Chabang1,319 nm
Hong Kong to Laem Chabang1,439 nm
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.