Sea Distance
Laem Chabang to Rotterdam
9,165 nautical miles (16,974 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 38.2 days
- 12 kn
- 31.8 days
- 14 kn
- 27.3 days
- 16 kn
- 23.9 days
- 18 kn
- 21.2 days
- 20 kn
- 19.1 days
Canal transit
The primary modelled route transits the Suez Canal. The canal-free alternative is 12,609 nm via the Cape of Good Hope — see the cost trade-off below.
Emission Control Areas
The modelled route crosses: North Sea ECA, Mediterranean Sea ECA. Inside an ECA, fuel sulphur is limited to 0.10% m/m — screening only, verify under MARPOL Annex VI.
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Distances are routing-model estimates over the MARNET maritime network between WPI port positions — planning estimates, not navigation plans. Speed transits exclude weather, congestion, pilotage and port time.
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How far is it from Laem Chabang to Rotterdam by sea?
The modelled sea route is 9,165 nautical miles (16,974 km) between the two port reference positions. Actual sailed distance varies with the route a vessel takes.
How long does it take to sail from Laem Chabang to Rotterdam?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 27.3 days. At 10 knots, 38.2 days; at 20 knots, 19.1 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the Laem Chabang–Rotterdam route cross an Emission Control Area?
The modelled route crosses North Sea ECA and Mediterranean Sea ECA. Indicative screening only — applicability depends on the sailed track and current MARPOL Annex VI.
Does the Laem Chabang–Rotterdam route use a canal?
The modelled primary route transits the Suez Canal. A canal-free alternative of 12,609 nautical miles exists via the Cape of Good Hope.
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