How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 20 days, based on 729 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Los Angeles?

Roughly 8.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Busan to Los Angeles route?

10 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, Maersk and others.

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Busan to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Busan, one of Asia's busiest container ports, maintains a robust direct trans-Pacific connection to Los Angeles, served by nine carriers including APL, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Maersk, ONE Line, and SM Line. Importers planning shipping from Busan to Los Angeles can work with approximate transit times of about 13 to 20 days on this port-to-port service, reflecting the range of vessel schedules and routing options available across the carrier mix. The lane is a cornerstone of U.S. import supply chains, offering reliable frequency and broad carrier choice for businesses sourcing goods from South Korea and the broader region.

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

12–20 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~8.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

16Active route products (90 days)

10Carriers

5307 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~53,168 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~67,373 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 · Los Angeles (POD) 0.8 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

APL · CMA-CGM · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · Maersk · ONE Line · SM Line · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 20 days, based on 729 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Los Angeles?: Roughly 8.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Los Angeles route?: 10 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, Maersk 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.