South Korea
Saudi ArabiaBusan to Jeddah shipping route.
6,920 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 20.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Busan and Jeddah
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BusanBab-el-Mandeb · Strait of MalaccaJeddahShipping time from Busan to Jeddah
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,920 nm | 24.0 d | 20.6 d | 16.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 7,489 nm | 26.0 d | 22.3 d | 17.3 d |
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About the Busan to Jeddah shipping route
Busan to Jeddah is a 6,920 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from South Korea to Saudi Arabia. That is 12,816 km of water against 8,642 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 20.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 24.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.0. 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 Jeddah to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 7,489 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Bab-el-Mandeb is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Busan to Jeddah move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jeddah (SAJED) 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, Jeddah is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (6,656 nm), Manzanillo (6,501 nm) and Djibouti (6,308 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Busan to Jeddah?
The port to port distance from Busan to Jeddah is 6,920 nautical miles (12,816 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Busan to Jeddah?
About 20.6 days at 14 knots and 16.0 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 Jeddah 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.