Port distance

Distance from Shanghai to Laem Chabang

The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Laem Chabang, Thailand is 2,176 nautical miles (4,029 km), on the route ships sail.

2,176nautical miles
Kilometres4,029 km
Days at sea6.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Shanghai (CNSHA) to Laem Chabang (THLCH)

Days at sea from Shanghai to Laem Chabang

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots9.1 days
12 knots7.6 days
14 knots6.5 days
16 knots5.7 days
18 knots5.0 days
20 knots4.5 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Shanghai the route runs without any canal transit to Laem Chabang, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Shanghai to Laem Chabang by sea.

How far is Shanghai from Laem Chabang by sea?

The sea distance from Shanghai to Laem Chabang is 2,176 nautical miles (4,029 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to Laem Chabang?

About 6.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 5.0 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.