Thailand
DjiboutiLaem Chabang to Djibouti shipping route.
4,574 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Djibouti
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Laem ChabangStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Laem Chabang to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,574 nm | 15.9 d | 13.6 d | 10.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,267 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Djibouti shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Djibouti, Djibouti covers 4,574 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 6,268 km apart, so the ship sails 1.35 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.9 days at 12 knots, 13.6 days at 14 knots and 10.6 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 Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,267 nautical miles, 693 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) 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, Djibouti is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (4,299 nm), Salalah (4,182 nm) and Karachi (3,796 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Djibouti is 4,574 nautical miles (8,471 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Djibouti?
About 13.6 days at 14 knots and 10.6 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 Djibouti to Laem Chabang has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Jeddah to Djibouti693 nm
Salalah to Djibouti742 nm
Port Said to Djibouti1,376 nm
Karachi to Djibouti1,601 nm
Jebel Ali to Djibouti1,675 nm
Mersin to Djibouti1,747 nm
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.