Thailand
PanamaLaem Chabang to Balboa shipping route.
10,731 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Balboa
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Laem ChabangPanama CanalBalboaShipping time from Laem Chabang to Balboa
| 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 Laem Chabang to Balboa shipping route
Laem Chabang to Balboa is a 10,731 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Thailand to Panama. That is 19,874 km of water against 17,566 km as the crow flies. 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 Laem Chabang and Balboa to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) carriers give about 7 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 Laem Chabang in this directory, Balboa is the 58th shortest. Closer destinations include Buenos Aires (10,017 nm), Gdansk (10,006 nm) and Santos (9,813 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Balboa is 10,731 nautical miles (19,874 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Balboa?
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 Balboa to Laem Chabang 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.