South Africa
South KoreaDurban to Busan shipping route.
7,354 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 21.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DurbanSunda StraitBusanShipping time from Durban to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Sunda Strait (shortest) | 7,354 nm | 25.5 d | 21.9 d | 17.0 d |
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About the Durban to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Durban for Busan head north east and cover a sea distance of 7,354 nautical miles (13,619 km), via Sunda Strait. The straight line between the ports is 12,528 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 21.9 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 25.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 17.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 19 to 40 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 21 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for ZADUR to KRPUS start at $3,460 for a 20GP and $4,510 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. 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 Durban in this directory, Busan is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (7,298 nm), Qingdao (7,295 nm) and Hamburg (7,284 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Busan?
The port to port distance from Durban to Busan is 7,354 nautical miles (13,619 km), via Sunda Strait. The route passes Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Busan?
About 21.9 days at 14 knots and 17.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 19 to 40 days.
What are freight rates from Durban to Busan?
Recent spot rates for ZADUR to KRPUS start at $3,460 per 20GP and $4,510 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Durban 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.