Pakistan
ThailandKarachi to Laem Chabang shipping route.
3,796 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiStrait of MalaccaLaem ChabangShipping time from Karachi to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,796 nm | 13.2 d | 11.3 d | 8.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,545 nm | 15.8 d | 13.5 d | 10.5 d |
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About the Karachi to Laem Chabang shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Laem Chabang, Thailand covers 3,796 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 3,790 km apart, so the ship sails 1.86 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 11.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 13.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 8.8. 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 Karachi and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,545 nautical miles, 749 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Karachi 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 Karachi in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Ho Chi Minh City (3,628 nm), Piraeus (3,492 nm) and Tanjung Priok (3,332 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Laem Chabang is 3,796 nautical miles (7,030 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Laem Chabang?
About 11.3 days at 14 knots and 8.8 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 Karachi 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.