Brazil
ThailandSantos to Laem Chabang shipping route.
9,813 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLaem ChabangShipping time from Santos to Laem Chabang
| 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 Santos to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Laem Chabang head east and cover a sea distance of 9,813 nautical miles (18,173 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 16,363 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 29.2 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 34.1 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 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 BRSSZ to THLCH 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 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 Santos in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Ho Chi Minh City (9,645 nm), Singapore (9,060 nm) and Port Klang (8,884 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Santos to Laem Chabang 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 Santos to Laem Chabang?
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 Santos to Laem Chabang?
Recent spot rates for BRSSZ to THLCH 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 Laem Chabang to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.