How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 23 days, based on 212 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Los Angeles route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

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Vung Tau to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Sitting at the southern tip of Vietnam, Vung Tau connects directly to the Port of Los Angeles on a trans-Pacific service operated by four major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk — giving U.S. importers reliable westbound capacity from one of Southeast Asia's busiest export gateways. Shipping from Vung Tau to Los Angeles runs approximately 21 to 23 days on this direct port-to-port routing, making it a practical option for businesses sourcing manufactured goods, textiles, and industrial products from southern Vietnam. For importers looking to diversify their Asian supply chains, this lane offers a straightforward connection to the largest container gateway on the U.S. West Coast.

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

21–23 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

8Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

7317 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~24,780 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~44,552 over the past 6 weeks (-44%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Vung Tau (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Los Angeles (POD) 1.0 day avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Hapag-Lloyd · Maersk

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 23 days, based on 212 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Los Angeles?: Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Los Angeles route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

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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.