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

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Diego and Busan is 14 days 6h. Ships depart from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive at Busan (KRPUS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between San Diego and Busan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 14 days 6h later. These services are operated by OOCL, OOCL, SM Line, King Ocean, MSC, HMM, ONE, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, HMM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, ZIM, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from San Diego to Busan takes around 20h 38m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

How often do planes fly between San Diego and Busan?

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 38m.

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

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

The distance between San Diego and Busan by cargo ship is 5,325 Nautical Miles (9,862 Kilometres / 6,128 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Long Beach (USLGB) and Busan (KRPUS).

What is the distance between San Diego to Busan by air?

The distance between San Diego and Busan by air is around 12,332 Kilometres (7,663 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

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

639kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Diego 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 San Diego to Busan?

651kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Diego 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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San Diego to Busan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from San Diego, United States to Busan, South Korea by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Air Freight

20h 38m, 1-2 times a day

818kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 6h, Every 1-2 days

639kg CO₂e

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San Diego to Busan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San Diego to Busan by plane will take about 20h 38m and departs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives into Gimhae International Airport (PUS). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Korean Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Los Angeles International Airport to Gimhae International Airport

Departs from

LAX

Departs from

PUS

20h 38m: 1-2 times a day

9,975 km
6,198 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

818kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Philippine Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Closest airports

Ontario International Airport to Gimhae International Airport

Departs from

ONT

Departs from

PUS

22h 40m: Every 1-2 days

12,332 km
7,663 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

651kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Air routes from San Diego to Busan

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San Diego to Busan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San Diego to Busan by ship will take about 14 days 6h and departs from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrives into Busan (KRPUS). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Long Beach to Busan

Port of loading

USLGB

Port of loading

KRPUS

14 days 6h: Every 1-2 days

9,862 km
6,128 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

639kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEA3 / PSX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CPX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line, HMM
APX / AWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, SLS
Orient	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
KME / AG1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS6 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SSEA → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CP3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
TBD → TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
YANGTSE / AAC / VCS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CP2 → SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SSEA → TP8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAMS → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAMS → Aztec	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP2 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
YANGTSE / AAC / VCS → M2X / WSA6 / TLP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SEA / PVCS → GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
SEA3 / PSX → MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PVCS / CP2 → AUG / EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
ZEX → ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SEA → KHS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA / PVCS → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CP3 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WCCA2 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Los Angeles to Busan

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

KRPUS

15 days 6h: Every 1-2 days

10,365 km
6,440 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

691kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC5 / TP7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS6	Direct	N/A	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
EX1 / TBD / APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, Maersk
EXX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
US2 / TP12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WC2 / TP8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ZX2 → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZX2 → ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
US2 / TP12 → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TP7 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PRX → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZX2 → ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
US2 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TP12 → AC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PRX → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TP7 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CP1 → SPS D	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC1 / TP6 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
WC1 / TP6 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CALEX / MSC - CALEX → AN2 / Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US2 → AME1/TPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US2 / TP12 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CCE / MAREX → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CCE / MAREX → AN2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd

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More about shipping cargo and freight from San Diego to Busan by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 14 days 6h later. These services are operated by OOCL, OOCL, SM Line, King Ocean, MSC, HMM, ONE, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, HMM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, ZIM, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE and Maersk.

San Diego to Busan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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San Diego to Busan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Los Angeles International Airport to Gimhae International Airport

Closest airports

Ontario International Airport to Gimhae International Airport

San Diego to Busan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Long Beach to Busan

Most frequent

Los Angeles to Busan

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