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AustraliaLaem Chabang to Sydney shipping route.
4,932 nautical miles direct, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Laem ChabangSeaSydneyShipping time from Laem Chabang to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 4,932 nm | 17.1 d | 14.7 d | 11.4 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Laem Chabang for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 4,932 nautical miles (9,134 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 7,452 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 14.7 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 17.1 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 11.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 27 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 1 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
Recent freight rates for THLCH to AUSYD start at $2,368 for a 20GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (4,922 nm), Melbourne (4,688 nm) and Djibouti (4,574 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Sydney is 4,932 nautical miles (9,134 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Sydney?
About 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 27 to 27 days.
What are freight rates from Laem Chabang to Sydney?
Recent spot rates for THLCH to AUSYD start at $2,368 per 20GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.