India
South KoreaNhava Sheva to Busan shipping route.
5,042 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Busan
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Nhava ShevaStrait of MalaccaBusanShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,042 nm | 17.5 d | 15.0 d | 11.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,667 nm | 19.7 d | 16.9 d | 13.1 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Nhava Sheva for Busan head north east and cover a sea distance of 5,042 nautical miles (9,338 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,758 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 15.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. 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 Nhava Sheva and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,667 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva 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 Nhava Sheva in this directory, Busan is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (4,995 nm), Qingdao (4,983 nm) and Valencia (4,737 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Busan?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Busan is 5,042 nautical miles (9,338 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Busan?
About 15.0 days at 14 knots and 11.7 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 Nhava Sheva 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.