diff --git a/code/modules/shuttles/shuttle_supply.dm b/code/modules/shuttles/shuttle_supply.dm
index 41d0a82224f..7b60f7b50b5 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttles/shuttle_supply.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttles/shuttle_supply.dm
@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@
 		while (world.time <= arrive_time)
 			sleep(5)
 
-		if (destination != away_area)
-			move(away_area, destination)
-
 		//late
 		if (prob(late_chance))
 			sleep(rand(0,max_late_time))
 		
+		if (destination != away_area)
+			move(away_area, destination)
+		
 		moving_status = SHUTTLE_IDLE
 		
 		if (!at_station())	//at centcom