South Africa
ThailandDurban to Laem Chabang shipping route.
5,740 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanStrait of MalaccaLaem ChabangShipping time from Durban to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,740 nm | 19.9 d | 17.1 d | 13.3 d |
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About the Durban to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Laem Chabang head east and cover a sea distance of 5,740 nautical miles (10,631 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,867 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 19.9 days at 12 knots, 17.1 days at 14 knots and 13.3 days at 18 knots. 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 Durban and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban 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 Durban in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (5,647 nm), Marsaxlokk (5,599 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (5,572 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Durban to Laem Chabang is 5,740 nautical miles (10,631 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Laem Chabang?
About 17.1 days at 14 knots and 13.3 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 Durban 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.