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South KoreaBalboa to Busan shipping route.
8,185 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 24.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalBusanShipping time from Balboa to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,185 nm | 28.4 d | 24.4 d | 18.9 d |
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About the Balboa to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Balboa for Busan head north west and cover a sea distance of 8,185 nautical miles (15,159 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 14,271 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 24.4 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 28.4 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 18.9. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Balboa and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Balboa in this directory, Busan is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (8,142 nm), Sydney (7,834 nm) and Tokyo (7,821 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Busan?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Busan is 8,185 nautical miles (15,159 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Busan?
About 24.4 days at 14 knots and 18.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.