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DjiboutiBusan to Djibouti shipping route.
6,308 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Busan and Djibouti
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BusanStrait of MalaccaDjiboutiShipping time from Busan to Djibouti
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,308 nm | 21.9 d | 18.8 d | 14.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,878 nm | 23.9 d | 20.5 d | 15.9 d |
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About the Busan to Djibouti shipping route
Ships leaving Busan for Djibouti head west and cover a sea distance of 6,308 nautical miles (11,683 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 8,909 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 18.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.6. 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 Djibouti to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,878 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Busan to Djibouti move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Djibouti (DJJIB) 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 Busan in this directory, Djibouti is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (6,033 nm), Salalah (5,916 nm) and Karachi (5,530 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Busan to Djibouti?
The port to port distance from Busan to Djibouti is 6,308 nautical miles (11,683 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Busan to Djibouti?
About 18.8 days at 14 knots and 14.6 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 Djibouti to Busan has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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- Busan to
Yokohama658 nm 
Jeddah to Djibouti693 nm
Salalah to Djibouti742 nm
Port Said to Djibouti1,376 nm
Karachi to Djibouti1,601 nm
Jebel Ali to Djibouti1,675 nm
Mersin to Djibouti1,747 nm
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.