How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Long Beach take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 11 to 14 days, based on 781 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Long Beach?

Roughly 9.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Busan to Long Beach route?

11 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC and others.

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Busan to Long Beach — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Busan's position as one of Asia's busiest container ports makes it a natural anchor for high-frequency trans-Pacific services, and the direct lane into Long Beach is among the most well-served corridors in global ocean freight. Eleven carriers operate on this route, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, Maersk, and ONE Line, giving U.S. importers a broad range of sailing options and vessel capacity to choose from. For those researching Busan to Long Beach transit time, the typical door-to-discharge window runs approximately 11 to 14 days on a direct port-to-port basis — among the faster schedules available across the trans-Pacific. That reliability and frequency make this lane a go-to choice for importers who need consistent, predictable access to Southern California's major distribution infrastructure.

Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.

11–14 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~9.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

14Active route products (90 days)

11Carriers

5307 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~68,504 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~86,942 over the past 6 weeks (-21%)

Space utilization Space open · 78% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Busan (POL) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Long Beach (POD) 0.8 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · SM Line · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Long Beach take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 11 to 14 days, based on 781 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Long Beach?: Roughly 9.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Long Beach route?: 11 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC and others.

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Figures are indicative estimates with partial coverage, for reference only, not carrier-confirmed. Coverage: East & Southeast Asia → United States, direct port-to-port services. For live FCL/LCL quotes, contact an ETDETA sales specialist.