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South KoreaCallao to Busan shipping route.
8,861 nautical miles direct, about 26.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CallaoSeaBusanShipping time from Callao to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 8,861 nm | 30.8 d | 26.4 d | 20.5 d |
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About the Callao to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Callao for Busan head north west and cover a sea distance of 8,861 nautical miles (16,411 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 16,341 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 26.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 30.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.5. 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 Callao and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Callao to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) 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 Callao in this directory, Busan is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (8,497 nm), Yokohama (8,486 nm) and Jeddah (8,396 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Busan?
The port to port distance from Callao to Busan is 8,861 nautical miles (16,411 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Busan?
About 26.4 days at 14 knots and 20.5 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 Busan to Callao 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.