Thailand
AustraliaLaem Chabang to Melbourne shipping route.
4,688 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 14.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Melbourne
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Laem ChabangSunda StraitMelbourneShipping time from Laem Chabang to Melbourne
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 4,688 nm | 16.3 d | 14.0 d | 10.9 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Melbourne shipping route
Laem Chabang to Melbourne is a 4,688 nautical mile shipping route via Sunda Strait, heading south east from Thailand to Australia. That is 8,683 km of water against 7,289 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 16.3 days at 12 knots, 14.0 days at 14 knots and 10.9 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 Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (4,574 nm), Jebel Ali (4,299 nm) and Salalah (4,182 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Melbourne is 4,688 nautical miles (8,683 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Melbourne?
About 14.0 days at 14 knots and 10.9 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 Melbourne 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.