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ThailandManzanillo to Laem Chabang shipping route.
9,048 nautical miles direct, about 26.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloSeaLaem ChabangShipping time from Manzanillo to Laem Chabang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 9,048 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 20.9 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Manzanillo for Laem Chabang head north west and cover a sea distance of 9,048 nautical miles (16,756 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 15,489 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 26.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 28 to 54 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 25 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO and ONE).
Recent freight rates for MXZLO to THLCH start at $4,850 for a 20GP and $5,050 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 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 Manzanillo in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 55th shortest. Closer destinations include Singapore (8,990 nm), Durban (8,987 nm) and Jeddah (8,700 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Laem Chabang is 9,048 nautical miles (16,756 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Laem Chabang?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 28 to 54 days.
What are freight rates from Manzanillo to Laem Chabang?
Recent spot rates for MXZLO to THLCH start at $4,850 per 20GP and $5,050 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Laem Chabang to Manzanillo 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.