Thailand
ArgentinaLaem Chabang to Buenos Aires shipping route.
10,017 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Buenos Aires
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Laem ChabangCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitBuenos AiresShipping time from Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,017 nm | 34.8 d | 29.8 d | 23.2 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Buenos Aires, Argentina covers 10,017 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 16,840 km apart, so the ship sails 1.10 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 29.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 34.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 23.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 35 to 54 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 21 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, Evergreen and ONE).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to ARBUE start at $3,865 for a 20GP and $4,215 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) 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, Buenos Aires is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Gdansk (10,006 nm), Santos (9,813 nm) and Gothenburg (9,610 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires is 10,017 nautical miles (18,551 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires?
About 29.8 days at 14 knots and 23.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 35 to 54 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Buenos Aires?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to ARBUE start at $3,865 per 20GP and $4,215 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Buenos Aires 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.