How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 24 days, based on 862 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Oakland?

Roughly 7.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

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Busan to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Busan's position as one of Asia's busiest container ports makes it a natural starting point for U.S.-bound cargo, and its direct trans-Pacific connection to Oakland is well served by a strong lineup of carriers. Nine lines operate on this lane — including APL, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai HMM, Maersk, ONE Line, and SM Line — giving importers meaningful schedule flexibility and competitive options throughout the year. For those planning around shipping from Busan to Oakland, transit times typically run approximately 21 to 24 days on a direct port-to-port basis. Oakland's role as a major West Coast gateway makes this lane particularly relevant for importers supplying markets across California and the broader western United States.

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

21–24 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~7.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

16Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

4932 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~67,230 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~78,509 over the past 6 weeks (-14%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Busan (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Oakland (POD) 1.8 days avg stay Normal

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 24 days, based on 862 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Oakland?: Roughly 7.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Oakland route?: 9 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.