Djibouti
South KoreaDjibouti to Busan shipping route.
6,308 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Djibouti and Busan
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DjiboutiStrait of MalaccaBusanShipping time from Djibouti to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 6,308 nm | 21.9 d | 18.8 d | 14.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,878 nm | 23.9 d | 20.5 d | 15.9 d |
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About the Djibouti to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Djibouti, Djibouti to Busan, South Korea covers 6,308 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 8,909 km apart, so the ship sails 1.31 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 18.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.6. 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 Djibouti and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,878 nautical miles, 569 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Djibouti 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 Djibouti in this directory, Busan is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (6,249 nm), Shanghai (5,985 nm) and Ningbo (5,871 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Djibouti to Busan?
The port to port distance from Djibouti to Busan is 6,308 nautical miles (11,683 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Djibouti to Busan?
About 18.8 days at 14 knots and 14.6 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 Djibouti 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.