Thailand
BrazilLaem Chabang to Santos shipping route.
9,813 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Santos
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Laem ChabangCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitSantosShipping time from Laem Chabang to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,813 nm | 34.1 d | 29.2 d | 22.7 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Santos shipping route
Laem Chabang to Santos is a 9,813 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading south west from Thailand to Brazil. That is 18,173 km of water against 16,363 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 29.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 34.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 31 to 61 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 20 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ONE).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to BRSSZ start at $3,765 for a 20GP and $4,115 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 Santos (BRSSZ) 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, Santos is the 55th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (9,610 nm), Hamburg (9,431 nm) and Bremerhaven (9,385 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Santos?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Santos is 9,813 nautical miles (18,173 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Santos?
About 29.2 days at 14 knots and 22.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 31 to 61 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Santos?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to BRSSZ start at $3,765 per 20GP and $4,115 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos 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.