Djibouti
ThailandDjibouti to Laem Chabang shipping route.
4,574 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Laem Chabang
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaLaem ChabangShipping time from Djibouti to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,574 nm | 15.9 d | 13.6 d | 10.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,267 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Djibouti to Laem Chabang shipping route
Djibouti to Laem Chabang is a 4,574 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading east from Djibouti to Thailand. That is 8,471 km of water against 6,268 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 13.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 15.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 10.6. 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 Djibouti and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,267 nautical miles, 693 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti 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 Djibouti in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Le Havre (4,487 nm), Ho Chi Minh City (4,406 nm) and Cape Town (4,225 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Laem Chabang is 4,574 nautical miles (8,471 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Laem Chabang?
About 13.6 days at 14 knots and 10.6 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 Djibouti has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.