How long does ocean shipping from Hong Kong to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 22 to 23 days, based on 402 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Hong Kong to Seattle?

Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to Seattle route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Hong Kong to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting one of Asia's busiest ports with the Pacific Northwest, the direct ocean service from Hong Kong to Seattle is operated by four major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — offering U.S. importers reliable, scheduled capacity on this trans-Pacific lane. Shippers researching Hong Kong to Seattle transit time can plan around an approximate range of 22 to 23 days for this port-to-port crossing. For U.S. businesses sourcing goods through Hong Kong, this service provides a streamlined routing into one of the country's most strategically positioned West Coast gateways, with strong onward connectivity to markets across the American interior.

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

22–23 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

7Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

5914 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Growing — avg ~9,759 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~7,423 over the past 6 weeks (+31%)

Space utilization Space open · 78% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Hong Kong (POL) 3.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Seattle (POD) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Hong Kong to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 22 to 23 days, based on 402 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Hong Kong to Seattle?: Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to Seattle route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.