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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 13 days, based on 354 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Tokyo to Los Angeles route?

6 carriers currently market this lane, including COSCO, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line, OOCL, Yang Ming.

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Tokyo to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting Japan's busiest container gateway directly to the U.S. West Coast, the Tokyo-to-Los Angeles corridor is served by six major carriers — COSCO, Hyundai, HMM, ONE Line, OOCL, and Yang Ming — offering U.S. importers a reliable range of weekly sailings on one of the Pacific's most established routes. Shipping from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 12 to 13 days, making this one of the faster trans-Pacific options available to American buyers sourcing goods from Japan. For importers focused on speed and schedule consistency, this direct port-to-port service provides a practical foundation for supply chain planning across a wide range of cargo types.

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

12–13 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

6Carriers

4860 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~8,380 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~9,253 over the past 6 weeks (-9%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Tokyo (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Los Angeles (POD) 5.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

COSCO · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Tokyo to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 13 days, based on 354 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Tokyo to Los Angeles?: Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Tokyo to Los Angeles route?: 6 carriers currently market this lane, including COSCO, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line, OOCL, Yang Ming.

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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.