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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 24 days, based on 303 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 2.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Yokohama to Los Angeles route?

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

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Yokohama to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting Japan's busiest container gateway directly to the U.S. West Coast, the Yokohama to Los Angeles corridor is served by four major ocean carriers — APL, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk — offering U.S. importers a strong range of sailing options on one of the Pacific's most established trade lanes. Shipping from Yokohama to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 12 to 24 days depending on the vessel and service selected, making transit time planning straightforward for most supply chains. For American importers sourcing goods from Japan, this direct port-to-port route into the major Southern California gateway provides reliable access to both national distribution networks and regional markets across the western United States.

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

12–24 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

4926 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~11,596 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~14,548 over the past 6 weeks (-20%)

Space utilization Space tight · 85% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

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

Carriers on this lane

APL · CMA-CGM · Hapag-Lloyd · Maersk

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Yokohama to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 12 to 24 days, based on 303 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Yokohama to Los Angeles?: Roughly 2.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Yokohama to Los Angeles route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, 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.