Argentina
South KoreaBuenos Aires to Busan shipping route.
11,418 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 34.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Buenos Aires and Busan
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Buenos AiresStrait of MagellanBusanShipping time from Buenos Aires to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 11,418 nm | 39.6 d | 34.0 d | 26.4 d |
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About the Buenos Aires to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Busan, South Korea covers 11,418 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Magellan. On a globe the two ports sit 19,337 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 39.6 days at 12 knots, 34.0 days at 14 knots and 26.4 days at 18 knots. 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 Buenos Aires and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires in this directory, Busan is the 62nd shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (11,304 nm), Ningbo (11,190 nm) and Tokyo (11,027 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Buenos Aires to Busan?
The port to port distance from Buenos Aires to Busan is 11,418 nautical miles (21,147 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Buenos Aires to Busan?
About 34.0 days at 14 knots and 26.4 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 Buenos Aires 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.