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South AfricaLaem Chabang to Cape Town shipping route.
6,465 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 19.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Cape Town
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Laem ChabangCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitCape TownShipping time from Laem Chabang to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 6,465 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Cape Town shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Cape Town, South Africa covers 6,465 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 10,137 km apart, so the ship sails 1.18 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.4 days at 12 knots, 19.2 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Laem Chabang and Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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, Cape Town is the 34th shortest. Closer destinations include Mersin (6,240 nm), Port Said (5,869 nm) and Durban (5,740 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Cape Town is 6,465 nautical miles (11,973 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Cape Town?
About 19.2 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Cape Town 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.