Ocean Freight: Shanghai → Los Angeles
CNSHA → USLAX
The Shanghai → Los Angeles trade lane connects Shanghai, China with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 7,058 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 21–31 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.
- Origin
- Shanghai (CNSHA)
- Destination
- Los Angeles (USLAX)
- Transit (est.)
- 21–31 days
- Sea distance
- ~7,058 nm
- Trade
- Transpacific
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the Transpacific trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Los Angeles take? +
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Los Angeles typically takes 21–31 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.
What is the sea distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles? +
The approximate sea distance is 7,058 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Los Angeles? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Transpacific trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Shanghai to Los Angeles? +
Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.