How long does it take to ship a container from Laos to Malaysia by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Laos and Malaysia is 22h 48m. Ships depart from Songkhla (THSGK) and arrive at Kuantan (MYKUA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Laos and Malaysia?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Songkhla (THSGK) and arrive into Kuantan (MYKUA) around 22h 48m later. These services are operated by Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Laos to Malaysia by air freight?

The quickest flight from Laos to Malaysia takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Wattay International Airport (VTE) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

How often do planes fly between Laos and Malaysia?

Scheduled flights between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by AirAsia, Thai Airways, VietJet Air and VietJet Air and the typical transit time is around 2h 50m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Laos and Malaysia?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Laos and Malaysia. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Laos to Malaysia by ship?

The distance between Laos and Malaysia by cargo ship is 331 Nautical Miles (614 Kilometres / 381 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Songkhla (THSGK) and Kuantan (MYKUA).

What is the distance between Laos to Malaysia by air?

The distance between Laos and Malaysia by air is around 1,699 Kilometres (1,056 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Laos to Malaysia by sea?

81kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Laos to Malaysia. 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 Laos to Malaysia?

139kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Laos to Malaysia. 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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Laos to Malaysia by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Laos to Malaysia by plane will take about 2h 50m and departs from Wattay International Airport (VTE) and arrives into Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. AirAsia is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Departs from

VTE

Departs from

KUL

2h 50m: 2-4 times a week

1,699 km
1,056 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

139kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
AirAsia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
VietJet Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
VietJet Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others

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Most frequent

Wattay International Airport to Penang International Airport

Departs from

VTE

Departs from

PEN

9hrs: Every 1-2 days

1,452 km
902 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

172kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Myanmar Airways International	1-2 times a week	ATR 72+1 others
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Laos to Malaysia by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Laos to Malaysia by ship will take about 22h 48m and departs from Songkhla (THSGK) and arrives into Kuantan (MYKUA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Songkhla to Kuantan

Port of loading

THSGK

Port of loading

MYKUA

22h 48m: Every 1-2 weeks

614 km
381 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

81kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TR1 / SE8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, APL
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Most frequent

Laem Chabang to Port Klang

Port of loading

THLCH

Port of loading

MYPKG

3 days 1h: 2-4 times a day

1,860 km
1,156 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

179kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SGS / VGI / RGA / SIG / CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Direct	1-2 times a week	King Ocean, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, Emirates Shipping, GFS, RCL, SLS
CI9 / FCS3 / SIS3 / INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, OOCL, Namsung, Sinokor
VTI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Evergreen
TMI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS / COSCO - ITS \| OOCL - ITS \| YML - ITS \| ZIM - ITS	Direct	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming, ZIM, Sinotrans, COSCO, OOCL
GULFHERC/AS8 / HLS / TIP / RLI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Interasia, ONE, RCL, Samudera
C3MAPL / AGI / Colombo - India	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CSTAR, HMM, Unifeeder
MDW / TCX / TEI1 / RMB8 / QSI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, BTL, COSCO, RCL, X-Press Feeders, ZIM
JTI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD2 / MDM / RMV / CIX7 / TTX / TE2 / APL - MD2 \| BTL - MDM \| COSCO - RMV \| EMC - CIX7 \| INTERA - TTX \| NMSUNG - TTX \| ONE - TE2 \| RCL - RMV \| WHL - TTX \| XPF - TTX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, RCL, Evergreen, KCN, APL, BTL, COSCO, Interasia, Namsung, ONE, X-Press Feeders
VTS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS / COSCO - ITS \| OOCL - ITS \| YML - ITS \| ZIM - ITS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ZIM, Sinotrans, COSCO, OOCL
TVI / CMA - TVI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ZS, CNC Line
TIX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
A16 → NJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
A01 → NJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JTV / COSCO - JTV → HPX2 / JKT5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
YML - JTC → RVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
TVI → CJX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SITC - VTX4 → RVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CCT1 / RBC13 → JKT5 / RVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, OOCL
TVH → 9SO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
THX / ONE - THX \| SITC - VTX5 → SEASIA19 / 9SO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
CTS / KMTC - CVT \| ONE - CTS \| SINO - CTX \| TSL - CVT → SEASIA19 / 9SO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
A16 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
A16 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
COSCO - JTV → KVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AA1 → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
BK1/SMS → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
A16 → SH2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
US4 → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
RMV → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAA1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
KHS1 → VMI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
RLM2 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
WC1 → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AAA1 → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
A01 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MTS → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VTS → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
VTS → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ITS → CSS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
AGI → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NT8 / NTX → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, CNC Line
TCX → VJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TI1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TSX → MSF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SEA → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTS → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NTX → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HTW → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHT → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean
CVT → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean
PE1 → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TSS → MSF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JTV / COSCO - JTV → RMV / TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, COSCO
THX → TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CTS / CVT → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, ONE
VTX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
VTS → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
YML - JTC → RMV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
CHT → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
RBC13 → RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
CT1 → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
KHS1 → CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NKT → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
KVT → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
JTV2 → TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NTX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
CTX → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CT1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
SITC - VTX4 → RMV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL

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Ocean routes from Laos to Malaysia

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Air Freight

2h 50m, 2-4 times a week

139kg CO₂e

Container Ship

22h 48m, Every 1-2 weeks

81kg CO₂e

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Laos to Malaysia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Laos to Malaysia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Most frequent

Wattay International Airport to Penang International Airport

Laos to Malaysia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Songkhla to Kuantan

Most frequent

Laem Chabang to Port Klang

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