How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 11 to 24 days, based on 608 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 5.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Busan to Seattle route?

9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and others.

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Busan to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Busan's position as one of Asia's busiest container ports makes it a natural starting point for importers focused on shipping from Busan to Seattle, and the direct trans-Pacific lane connecting the two cities reflects that importance. Nine carriers operate on this corridor — including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line, Sinokor, and Swire Westwood — giving U.S. buyers a wide range of sailing options and schedule flexibility. Transit times run approximately 11 to 24 days depending on the service chosen, making this one of the faster trans-Pacific routes available from Northeast Asia. For American importers moving goods through the Pacific Northwest gateway, this lane offers both competitive capacity and reliable direct access to the U.S. West Coast.

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

11–24 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~5.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

10Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

4681 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~32,852 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~38,638 over the past 6 weeks (-15%)

Space utilization Near full · 100% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Busan (POL) 1.0 day avg stay Efficient · Seattle (POD) 2.6 days avg stay Delayed

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · SM Line · Sinokor · Swire Westwood · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 11 to 24 days, based on 608 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Seattle?: Roughly 5.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Seattle route?: 9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line 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.