How long does it take to ship a container from Busan to London by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Busan and London is 39 days 18h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Busan and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 39 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, HMM, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, HMM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen and Evergreen.

How long does it take to send cargo from Busan to London by air freight?

The quickest flight from Busan to London takes around 19h 32m. Flights depart from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Busan and London?

Scheduled flights between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 19h 32m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Busan and London?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Busan and London. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Busan to London by ship?

The distance between Busan and London by cargo ship is 14,332 Nautical Miles (26,543 Kilometres / 16,493 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Busan to London by air?

The distance between Busan and London by air is around 9,379 Kilometres (5,828 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Busan to London by sea?

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Busan to London. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Busan to London?

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Busan to London. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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19h 32m, Every 1-2 days

508kg CO₂e

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39 days 18h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.79t CO₂e

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Busan to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Busan to London by plane will take about 19h 32m and departs from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Gimhae International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

PUS

Departs from

LHR

19h 32m: Every 1-2 days

9,379 km
5,828 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others

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Busan to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Busan to London by ship will take about 39 days 18h and departs from Busan (KRPUS) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Southampton

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

GBSOU

39 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,186 km
15,028 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC3 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Origami → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Amberjack → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JKN → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD4 / Dragon → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD5 / Jade → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
AIS → AEU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AUG / EC4 → TAE3 / AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
EC1 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
FE6 / Swan → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KAGUYA → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NUE2 → TAE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / ATE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Busan to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

GBLGP

42 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

26,543 km
16,493 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAX / FI3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Santana → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAX / FI3 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US2 → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AGX / FM1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ONE - CTP \| RCL - RLM2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ALPACA → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAX / FI3 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC2 / TP8 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA88 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AGX / FM1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA5 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAMBAR → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA5 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGX / FM1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IAX / FI3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IAX / FI3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Busan to Felixstowe

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

GBFXT

48 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

27,281 km
16,951 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Origami → Silk	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Origami → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AIS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Amberjack → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
Jade → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AIS → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA6 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Origami → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lone Star Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FL2 / SX2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAMBAR → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EXX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE6 / Swan → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EXX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Busan to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Busan to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Gimhae International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Busan to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Southampton

Closest seaports

Busan to London Gateway Port

Most frequent

Busan to Felixstowe

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