How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 23 days, based on 1,019 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Los Angeles?

Roughly 7.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Los Angeles route?

13 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai and others.

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Qingdao to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Anchoring one of the busiest corridors in global trade, the direct trans-Pacific service between Qingdao and Los Angeles draws on a deep pool of carrier capacity, with 13 lines active on the lane including APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and Hyundai HMM. Importers researching the Qingdao to Los Angeles transit time can plan around an approximate range of 18 to 23 days for this port-to-port sailing. Los Angeles remains the gateway of choice for a wide range of U.S. buyers moving goods from China's Shandong province and the broader northern China manufacturing belt, offering direct access to major inland distribution networks upon arrival.

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

18–23 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~7.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

20Active route products (90 days)

13Carriers

5742 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~57,770 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~67,009 over the past 6 weeks (-14%)

Space utilization Space open · 72% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Qingdao (POL) 1.0 day avg stay Normal · Los Angeles (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

APL · CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · SM Line · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 23 days, based on 1,019 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Los Angeles?: Roughly 7.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Los Angeles route?: 13 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai 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.