China
South KoreaNingbo to Busan shipping route.
522 nautical miles direct, about 1.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboSeaBusanShipping time from Ningbo to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 522 nm | 1.8 d | 1.6 d | 1.2 d |
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About the Ningbo to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Busan head north east and cover a sea distance of 522 nautical miles (966 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 910 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 1.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 1.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 1.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 8 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 3 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to KRPUS start at $619 for a 20GP and $888 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 64 port to port routes from Ningbo in this directory, Busan is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations include Kaohsiung (521 nm), Xiamen (475 nm) and Qingdao (463 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Busan?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Busan is 522 nautical miles (966 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Busan?
About 1.6 days at 14 knots and 1.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 8 to 8 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Busan?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to KRPUS start at $619 per 20GP and $888 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Ningbo has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Ningbo to Qingdao463 nm
- Ningbo to Xiamen475 nm
- Ningbo to
Kaohsiung521 nm - Ningbo to Incheon591 nm
- Ningbo to Dalian606 nm
- Ningbo to
Hong Kong730 nm - Incheon to Busan435 nm
- Shanghai to Busan469 nm
- Qingdao to Busan481 nm
- Dalian to Busan544 nm
Yokohama to Busan658 nm- Tokyo to Busan669 nm
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.