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MexicoBusan to Manzanillo shipping route.
6,501 nautical miles direct, about 19.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Busan and Manzanillo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BusanSeaManzanilloShipping time from Busan to Manzanillo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,501 nm | 22.6 d | 19.3 d | 15.0 d |
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About the Busan to Manzanillo shipping route
Ships leaving Busan for Manzanillo head north east and cover a sea distance of 6,501 nautical miles (12,040 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 11,765 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.6 days at 12 knots, 19.4 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Busan and Manzanillo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Busan to Manzanillo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manzanillo (MXZLO) 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, Manzanillo is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (6,308 nm), Jebel Ali (6,033 nm) and Salalah (5,916 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Busan to Manzanillo?
The port to port distance from Busan to Manzanillo is 6,501 nautical miles (12,040 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Busan to Manzanillo?
About 19.3 days at 14 knots and 15.0 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 Manzanillo 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.