Philippines
ThailandManila to Laem Chabang shipping route.
1,445 nautical miles direct, about 4.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaLaem ChabangShipping time from Manila to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,445 nm | 5.0 d | 4.3 d | 3.3 d |
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About the Manila to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Laem Chabang head west and cover a sea distance of 1,445 nautical miles (2,676 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 2,175 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 5.0 days at 12 knots, 4.3 days at 14 knots and 3.3 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 Manila and Laem Chabang to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Laem Chabang move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Laem Chabang (THLCH) carriers give about 5 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 Manila in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (1,363 nm), Shanghai (1,203 nm) and Haiphong (1,100 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Manila to Laem Chabang is 1,445 nautical miles (2,676 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Laem Chabang?
About 4.3 days at 14 knots and 3.3 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 Laem Chabang to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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Yantian681 nm - Manila to Xiamen709 nm
- Manila to
Ho Chi Minh City907 nm - Manila to Ningbo1,089 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Laem Chabang602 nm
Singapore to Laem Chabang803 nm
Port Klang to Laem Chabang1,082 nm
Tanjung Priok to Laem Chabang1,266 nm- Haiphong to Laem Chabang1,319 nm
- Hong Kong to Laem Chabang1,439 nm
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.