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11,059 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 32.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Cartagena
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Laem ChabangPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Laem Chabang to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 11,059 nm | 38.4 d | 32.9 d | 25.6 d |
| via Suez Canal | 11,922 nm | 41.4 d | 35.5 d | 27.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 12,617 nm | 43.8 d | 37.6 d | 29.2 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Cartagena shipping route
Ships leaving Laem Chabang for Cartagena head north and cover a sea distance of 11,059 nautical miles (20,481 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 17,374 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 38.4 days at 12 knots, 32.9 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Suez Canal, 11,922 nautical miles, 863 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cartagena (COCTG) 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, Cartagena is the 60th shortest. Closer destinations include New York (10,981 nm), Balboa (10,731 nm) and Buenos Aires (10,017 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Cartagena is 11,059 nautical miles (20,481 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Cartagena?
About 32.9 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Cartagena 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.