Philippines
South KoreaManila to Busan shipping route.
1,526 nautical miles direct, about 4.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaSeaBusanShipping time from Manila to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,526 nm | 5.3 d | 4.5 d | 3.5 d |
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About the Manila to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Manila, Philippines to Busan, South Korea covers 1,526 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 2,414 km apart, so the ship sails 1.17 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 4.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 5.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 3.5. 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 Manila and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila 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 Manila in this directory, Busan is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (1,467 nm), Laem Chabang (1,445 nm) and Singapore (1,363 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Busan?
The port to port distance from Manila to Busan is 1,526 nautical miles (2,826 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Busan?
About 4.5 days at 14 knots and 3.5 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 Manila 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.