Thailand
South KoreaLaem Chabang to Busan shipping route.
2,570 nautical miles direct, about 7.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangSeaBusanShipping time from Laem Chabang to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,570 nm | 8.9 d | 7.6 d | 5.9 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Busan, South Korea covers 2,570 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 3,737 km apart, so the ship sails 1.27 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 8.9 days at 12 knots, 7.7 days at 14 knots and 5.9 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 Laem Chabang and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) carriers give about 10 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, Busan is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (2,511 nm), Colombo (2,402 nm) and Shanghai (2,247 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Busan?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Busan is 2,570 nautical miles (4,760 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Busan?
About 7.6 days at 14 knots and 5.9 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 Busan 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.