Thailand
MexicoLaem Chabang to Manzanillo shipping route.
9,048 nautical miles direct, about 26.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangSeaManzanilloShipping time from Laem Chabang to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 9,048 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 20.9 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Manzanillo shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Manzanillo, Mexico covers 9,048 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 15,489 km apart, so the ship sails 1.08 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 31.4 days at 12 knots, 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 28 to 54 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 25 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO and ONE).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to MXZLO start at $4,850 for a 20GP and $5,050 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) carriers give about 7 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, Manzanillo is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Le Havre (8,980 nm), Los Angeles (7,827 nm) and Algeciras (7,794 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Manzanillo is 9,048 nautical miles (16,756 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Manzanillo?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 28 to 54 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Manzanillo?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to MXZLO start at $4,850 per 20GP and $5,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Manzanillo 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.