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South AfricaBusan to Durban shipping route.
7,354 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 21.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Busan and Durban
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BusanSunda StraitDurbanShipping time from Busan to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,354 nm | 25.5 d | 21.9 d | 17.0 d |
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About the Busan to Durban shipping route
Ships leaving Busan for Durban head west and cover a sea distance of 7,354 nautical miles (13,619 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 12,528 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 25.5 days at 12 knots, 21.9 days at 14 knots and 17.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 19 to 40 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 21 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for KRPUS to ZADUR start at $3,460 for a 20GP and $4,510 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (6,920 nm), Mombasa (6,656 nm) and Manzanillo (6,501 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Busan to Durban?
The port to port distance from Busan to Durban is 7,354 nautical miles (13,619 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Busan to Durban?
About 21.9 days at 14 knots and 17.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 19 to 40 days.
What are freight rates from Busan to Durban?
Recent spot rates for KRPUS to ZADUR start at $3,460 per 20GP and $4,510 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Durban to Busan 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.