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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 15 to 17 days, based on 1,489 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 15.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

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Shanghai to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Arguably the busiest trans-Pacific corridor in the world, the direct Shanghai to Los Angeles service connects China's largest container port with the primary U.S. gateway on the West Coast. Thirteen carriers operate on this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and Hyundai HMM, giving U.S. importers a broad range of sailing options and schedule coverage throughout the year. For those planning around shipping from Shanghai to Los Angeles, the typical port-to-port transit runs approximately 15 to 17 days, making it one of the more reliable benchmarks for inventory and supply-chain planning across virtually every import category.

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

15–17 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~15.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

28Active route products (90 days)

13Carriers

5768 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~97,892 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~124,174 over the past 6 weeks (-21%)

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

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 3.2 days avg stay Normal · Los Angeles (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

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 Shanghai to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 15 to 17 days, based on 1,489 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Los Angeles?: Roughly 15.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai 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.