Thailand
ChinaLaem Chabang to Qingdao shipping route.
2,511 nautical miles direct, about 7.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangSeaQingdaoShipping time from Laem Chabang to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,511 nm | 8.7 d | 7.5 d | 5.8 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Qingdao shipping route
The shipping route from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Qingdao, China covers 2,511 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 3,214 km apart, so the ship sails 1.45 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 7.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 8.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 5.8. Liner schedules on the lane quote 2 to 43 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 48 sailings by 7 carriers (ASL, CNC, Evergreen, HMM and ONE).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to CNTAO start at $1,400 for a 20GP and $1,600 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (2,402 nm), Shanghai (2,247 nm) and Ningbo (2,133 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Qingdao is 2,511 nautical miles (4,651 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Qingdao?
About 7.5 days at 14 knots and 5.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 2 to 43 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to CNTAO start at $1,400 per 20GP and $1,600 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.