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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and Busan is 40 days 6h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Busan (KRPUS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Busan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 40 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC, ONE, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ONE and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Detroit to Busan takes around 15hrs. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

How often do planes fly between Detroit and Busan?

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15hrs.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Detroit and Busan. 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 Detroit to Busan by ship?

The distance between Detroit and Busan by cargo ship is 11,542 Nautical Miles (21,376 Kilometres / 13,282 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Busan (KRPUS).

What is the distance between Detroit to Busan by air?

The distance between Detroit and Busan by air is around 11,096 Kilometres (6,895 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Windsor Airport (YQG) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to Busan. 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 Detroit to Busan?

582kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Busan. 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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Detroit to Busan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Detroit to Busan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Busan by plane will take about 15hrs and departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrives into Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Delta Air Lines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

DTW

Departs from

ICN

15hrs: Every 1-2 days

10,666 km
6,628 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 757+7 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others

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Closest airports

Windsor Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

YQG

Departs from

ICN

21h 55m: Every 1-2 weeks

11,096 km
6,895 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

582kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
WestJet	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q+2 others
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Detroit to Busan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Busan by ship will take about 40 days 6h and departs from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrives into Busan (KRPUS). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Busan

Port of loading

USPHL

Port of loading

KRPUS

40 days 6h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,762 km
12,279 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Eagle → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
FLX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FLX → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AMERXL / NEWS → CBX / AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Baltimore to Busan

Port of loading

USBAL

Port of loading

KRPUS

44 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

21,376 km
13,282 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire / ZNS	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, ZIM
Empire / ZNS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
USWASA Express → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI → APRANL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NUE → WSA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NUE → JHTN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VESPUCCI / AWE1 → M2X / CMA - M2X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Dragon → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EMUSA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Empire → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Empire / ZNS → Lone Star Express / ZSL	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC, ZIM
Empire → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS → Alpaca / MSC - Alpaca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Empire → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 → AK7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Empire / ZNS → Lone Star Express / ZSL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
AWE1 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Empire → Inca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NUE → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Empire → Orient	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AWE1 → AK8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Empire / ZNS → Chinook / ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
AWE1 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NUE → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Empire → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Empire / ZNS → Chinook / ZNP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Empire → Orient	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Detroit to Busan

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Air Freight

15hrs, Every 1-2 days

373kg CO₂e

Container Ship

40 days 6h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.38t CO₂e

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Detroit to Busan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Incheon International Airport

Closest airports

Windsor Airport to Incheon International Airport

Detroit to Busan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Busan

Closest seaports

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