Laem Chabang to Durban

Thailand → South Africa · 135 records · Updated today
38.2d
at sea
44.6d
door-to-door
31.1–42.5 d typical (P25–P75)
Route comparison 1 path · 135 leg observations
Maersk
via Tanjung Pelepas
38.2d
135records
Maersk · P25–P75 31.1–42.5 d · +5.34d dwell at Tanjung Pelepas
Add 4.55d gate-in at Laem Chabang and 1.83d gate-out at Durban for door-to-door totals. Times are sail-only and exclude port dwell.

Path breakdown

PathRecordsActual medianP25–P75 rangeTS dwell
via Tanjung Pelepas 13538.2d31.1–42.5 d5.34d

All values are actuals from tracked container records. Paths flagged low n have fewer than 20 records and should be read as directional.

Frequently asked questions

How long does container shipping take from Laem Chabang to Durban?

The median transit time is 38.2 days, based on 135 tracked records on this lane.

What is the typical range of transit times from Laem Chabang to Durban?

Most containers arrive within 31.1–42.5 days (P25–P75 of 135 tracked records on this lane). Plan with this range, not a single number.

What is the sea distance from Laem Chabang to Durban?

The shipping distance from Laem Chabang to Durban is approximately 5,772 nautical miles (10,690 km).

Are there transshipment options on the Laem Chabang to Durban route?

Yes. Tracked transshipment options include: Tanjung Pelepas (38.2d total, 135 records).

What is the typical door-to-door time from Laem Chabang to Durban?

Approximately 44.6 days door-to-door. The median gate-in dwell at Laem Chabang is 4.55 days. Vessel sail time from Laem Chabang to Durban is 38.2 days. The median gate-out dwell at Durban is 1.83 days.

About This Route

Container shipping from Laem Chabang to Durban spans approximately 5,772 nautical miles, equivalent to 10,690 kilometres of sea route. Our tracked dataset for this lane includes 135 records across qualifying paths. The median sail time on the fastest tracked path is 38.2 days. Most shipments arrive within 31.1 to 42.5 days, the P25–P75 range covering the middle half of observed transits.

The typical door-to-door figure is 44.6 days. Median gate-in dwell at Laem Chabang is 4.55 days, representing the time a container spends at the origin terminal between arrival at the gate and loading onto the vessel. Vessel sail time from Laem Chabang to Durban is 38.2 days. Median gate-out dwell at Durban is 1.83 days, covering discharge and the time before pickup at the destination terminal.

One transshipment alternative is present in the dataset. The Tanjung Pelepas-routed path takes a median of 38.2 days based on 135 records, with a P25–P75 range of 31.1 to 42.5 days. Median dwell at the hub terminal on this path is 5.34 days.

For planning purposes, treat the 31.1 to 42.5 day P25–P75 range as the realistic arrival window for this lane. About half of all observed tracked shipments fell within that 11.4-day spread. When committing door-to-door dates to consignees, account for an additional 4.55 days of gate-in dwell at Laem Chabang and 1.83 days of gate-out dwell at Durban on top of the chosen sail time.

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