Taiwan
ThailandKaohsiung to Laem Chabang shipping route.
1,719 nautical miles direct, about 5.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KaohsiungSeaLaem ChabangShipping time from Kaohsiung to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,719 nm | 6.0 d | 5.1 d | 4.0 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Kaohsiung for Laem Chabang head south west and cover a sea distance of 1,719 nautical miles (3,183 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,307 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 6.0 days at 12 knots, 5.1 days at 14 knots and 4.0 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 Kaohsiung and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung 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 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (1,675 nm), Tokyo (1,352 nm) and Yokohama (1,341 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Laem Chabang is 1,719 nautical miles (3,183 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Laem Chabang?
About 5.1 days at 14 knots and 4.0 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 Kaohsiung 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.