Australia
ThailandSydney to Laem Chabang shipping route.
4,932 nautical miles direct, about 14.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Sydney and Laem Chabang
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SydneySeaLaem ChabangShipping time from Sydney to Laem Chabang
| 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 Sydney to Laem Chabang shipping route
Ships leaving Sydney for Laem Chabang head north west 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 17.1 days at 12 knots, 14.7 days at 14 knots and 11.4 days at 18 knots. 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 AUSYD to THLCH 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 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 Sydney in this directory, Laem Chabang is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Haiphong (4,927 nm), Qingdao (4,899 nm) and Busan (4,656 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Sydney to Laem Chabang?
The port to port distance from Sydney to Laem Chabang is 4,932 nautical miles (9,134 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Sydney to Laem Chabang?
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 Sydney to Laem Chabang?
Recent spot rates for AUSYD to THLCH start at $2,368 per 20GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Laem Chabang to Sydney 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.