How long does it take to ship a container from Vietnam to Thailand by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Vietnam and Thailand is 5 days 3h. Ships depart from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and arrive at Bangkok (THBKK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Vietnam and Thailand?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and arrive into Bangkok (THBKK) around 5 days 3h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Vietnam to Thailand by air freight?

The quickest flight from Vietnam to Thailand takes around 8h 26m. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrive at Khon Kaen Airport (KKC).

How often do planes fly between Vietnam and Thailand?

Scheduled flights between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 8h 26m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Vietnam and Thailand?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Vietnam and Thailand. Cargo flights depart from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 13m. Hong Kong Air Cargo operates on this route.

How long does it take to ship cargo from Vietnam to Thailand by road?

It will typically take around 16h 15m to send cargo via road from Vietnam and Thailand. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

What is the distance between Vietnam to Thailand by ship?

The distance between Vietnam and Thailand by cargo ship is 1,522 Nautical Miles (2,818 Kilometres / 1,751 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and Bangkok (THBKK).

What is the distance by road between Vietnam to Thailand?

The distance between Vietnam and Thailand by road is 1,044 Kilometres (649 Miles) and will typically take around 16h 15m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

What is the distance between Vietnam to Thailand by air?

The distance between Vietnam and Thailand by air is around 1,097 Kilometres (681 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Vietnam to Thailand by sea?

373kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Vietnam to Thailand. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Vietnam to Thailand?

114kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Vietnam to Thailand. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Vietnam to Thailand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

8h 26m, 2-4 times a week

114kg CO₂e

Container Ship

5 days 3h, Every 1-2 weeks

373kg CO₂e

Road Freight

16h 15m

10kg CO₂e

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Vietnam to Thailand by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Vietnam to Thailand by plane will take about 8h 26m and departs from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and arrives into Khon Kaen Airport (KKC). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Thai Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport

Departs from

SGN

Departs from

KKC

8h 26m: 2-4 times a week

1,097 km
681 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

114kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
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Cargo flights

Noi Bai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Departs from

HAN

Departs from

BKK

9h 13m: Hourly

1,473 km
915 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

78kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hong Kong Air CargoFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
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Vietnam to Thailand by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Vietnam to Thailand by ship will take about 5 days 3h and departs from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and arrives into Bangkok (THBKK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

Port of loading

VNSGN

Port of loading

THBKK

5 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

2,818 km
1,751 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

373kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VTS / SHX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, X-Press Feeders
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Cargo flights

Vung Tau to Laem Chabang

Port of loading

VNVUT

Port of loading

THLCH

8 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

4,404 km
2,736 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

427kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BTX / SXT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ASEAN, Gold Star
CJX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Z7S → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
America → Swan - Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAP → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Lang Co Express → Swan - Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AA7 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
Lang Co Express → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Origami → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EC3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
America → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
US4 / TP16 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lang Co Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → TSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CJX → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SGS → LCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
America → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Silk / FE4 → Swan - Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC
EC3 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EC3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Lang Co Express → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ CJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE4 → TSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
VS1 / A02 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SGS → LCXP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
FE4 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 / Silk → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
SEA2 & AWE5 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE4 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 / Silk → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
EC3 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE4 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE1 / AE2 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
New Origami → Seagull	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NS1 → JST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
AP1 → JST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AA7 → TSS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PEX3 → CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NS1 → CT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AP1 → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AP1 / PS7 → CT1 / NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
New Origami → Swan - Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Origami → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lang Co Express → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Origami → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Origami → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
A02 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Lang Co Express → Seagull	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VS1 / A02 → TSS / A01	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Da Nang to Laem Chabang

Port of loading

VNDAD

Port of loading

THLCH

8 days 9h: 1-2 times a day

2,941 km
1,828 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

390kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CJV6 → JTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CJV7 → JTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
JCV → JST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
JCV → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
JCV → CT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
SE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BBX3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
TSE → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TSE → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CVM → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TSE → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TSE → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SE2 → A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TSE → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TSE → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Lang Co Express → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lang Co Express → SAOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Vietnam to Thailand by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Vietnam to Thailand. The total distance is around 1,044 km and will usually takes around 16h 15m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Vietnam to Thailand

16h 15m: N/A

1,044 km
649 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

10kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Vietnam to Thailand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Vietnam to Thailand by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport

Cargo flights

Noi Bai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Vietnam to Thailand by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

Cargo flights

Vung Tau to Laem Chabang

Most frequent

Da Nang to Laem Chabang

Vietnam to Thailand by Road

Quickest road route

Vietnam to Thailand

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