๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐ICN Incheon โ ๐LAX Los Angeles: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Air costs about 16 times ocean per kg but arrives about 12 days sooner. The ocean figure is a simple conversion at 20,000 kg of cargo.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
100 corridors with error ranges and a 150-company directory. PDF in English and Korean. Order by bank wire with an invoice.
๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | ๐ICN Incheon โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US West Coast | Air Cargo |
| Benchmark (kg) | $0.41 per kg | $6.66 per kg |
| Transit | 12-15 days | 1-2 days |
| Basis | K ยฑ10% | A ยฑ35% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 12 days longer in transit
๐ICN Incheon โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- โก About 12 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis A (error ยฑ35%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles and ๐ICN Incheon โ ๐LAX Los Angeles related as alternatives?
Air costs about 16 times ocean per kg but arrives about 12 days sooner. The ocean figure is a simple conversion at 20,000 kg of cargo.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles or ๐ICN Incheon โ ๐LAX Los Angeles?
Price or transit alone does not decide it. Look at transshipment, terminals, sailing schedule, inland haulage and whether the carrier serves your lane, and confirm with written quotations.
Where do the figures in this comparison come from?
They are based on indices and public documents published up to 6 November 2026 (Drewry WCI, KCCI and others), shown with a basis grade and error range. The source list is in the dossier.