How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Honolulu take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 22 days, based on 116 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Honolulu?

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

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Honolulu route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Matson.

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Shanghai to Honolulu — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting mainland China's busiest container port directly to Hawaii's primary gateway, this trans-Pacific service gives U.S. importers a reliable way to move cargo between the two markets without any intermediate stops. Operated by CMA CGM and Matson, the lane covers the open Pacific on an approximate 18-to-22-day sailing, making shipping from Shanghai to Honolulu a straightforward planning benchmark for retailers, distributors, and businesses supplying the Hawaiian islands. For importers seeking consistent direct-port coverage into Honolulu, this two-carrier option offers a practical foundation for scheduling and inventory planning across the trans-Pacific corridor.

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

18–22 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

3Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

4376 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~7,355 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~6,733 over the past 6 weeks (+9%)

Space utilization Space open · 82% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 5.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Honolulu (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Matson

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Honolulu take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 22 days, based on 116 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Honolulu?: Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Honolulu route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Matson.

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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.