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Sri LankaLaem Chabang to Colombo shipping route.
2,402 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 7.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Colombo
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Laem ChabangStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Laem Chabang to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 2,402 nm | 8.3 d | 7.1 d | 5.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,151 nm | 10.9 d | 9.4 d | 7.3 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Colombo shipping route
Ships leaving Laem Chabang for Colombo head west and cover a sea distance of 2,402 nautical miles (4,448 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 2,401 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 7.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 8.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 5.6. 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 Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,151 nautical miles, 749 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Colombo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Colombo (LKCMB) carriers give about 5 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, Colombo is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (2,247 nm), Ningbo (2,133 nm) and Kaohsiung (1,719 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Colombo is 2,402 nautical miles (4,448 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Colombo?
About 7.1 days at 14 knots and 5.6 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 Colombo 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.