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ChinaLaem Chabang to Shanghai shipping route.
2,247 nautical miles direct, about 6.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangSeaShanghaiShipping time from Laem Chabang to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,247 nm | 7.8 d | 6.7 d | 5.2 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Shanghai shipping route
Ships leaving Laem Chabang for Shanghai head north east and cover a sea distance of 2,247 nautical miles (4,161 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,930 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 6.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 7.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 5.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 5 to 10 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 68 sailings by 9 carriers (ASL, CNC, Evergreen, Maersk and MSC).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to CNSHA start at $325 for a 20GP and $550 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (2,133 nm), Kaohsiung (1,719 nm) and Xiamen (1,697 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Shanghai is 2,247 nautical miles (4,161 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Shanghai?
About 6.7 days at 14 knots and 5.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 5 to 10 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to CNSHA start at $325 per 20GP and $550 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shanghai 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.