Sri Lanka
South KoreaColombo to Busan shipping route.
4,136 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaBusanShipping time from Colombo to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,136 nm | 14.4 d | 12.3 d | 9.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,761 nm | 16.5 d | 14.2 d | 11.0 d |
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About the Colombo to Busan shipping route
Colombo to Busan is a 4,136 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Sri Lanka to South Korea. That is 7,660 km of water against 5,906 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 14.4 days at 12 knots, 12.3 days at 14 knots and 9.6 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 Colombo and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,761 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Colombo 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 Colombo in this directory, Busan is the 27th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (4,122 nm), Qingdao (4,077 nm) and Mersin (3,896 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Busan?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Busan is 4,136 nautical miles (7,660 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Busan?
About 12.3 days at 14 knots and 9.6 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 Busan to Colombo 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.