South Korea
ArgentinaBusan to Buenos Aires shipping route.
11,418 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 34.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Busan and Buenos Aires
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BusanStrait of MagellanBuenos AiresShipping time from Busan to Buenos Aires
| 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 Busan to Buenos Aires shipping route
Busan to Buenos Aires is a 11,418 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading east from South Korea to Argentina. That is 21,147 km of water against 19,337 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
Pure steaming time is 34.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 39.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 26.4. 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 Busan and Buenos Aires to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Busan to Buenos Aires move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) carriers give about 7 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 Busan in this directory, Buenos Aires is the 62nd shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (11,344 nm), Hamburg (11,165 nm) and Bremerhaven (11,119 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Busan to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Busan to Buenos Aires is 11,418 nautical miles (21,147 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Busan to Buenos Aires?
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 Buenos Aires to Busan has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Lagos (Apapa) to Buenos Aires4,563 nm
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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.