Thailand
South AfricaLaem Chabang to Durban shipping route.
5,740 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangStrait of MalaccaDurbanShipping time from Laem Chabang to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,740 nm | 19.9 d | 17.1 d | 13.3 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Durban shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Durban, South Africa covers 5,740 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,867 km apart, so the ship sails 1.20 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 17.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 19.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.3. 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 Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) 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, Durban is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Auckland (5,690 nm), Jeddah (5,186 nm) and Sydney (4,932 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Durban?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Durban is 5,740 nautical miles (10,631 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Durban?
About 17.1 days at 14 knots and 13.3 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 Durban 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.