How long does it take to ship a container from Beijing to Los Angeles by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Los Angeles is 21 days 10h. Ships depart from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive at Long Beach (USLGB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Los Angeles?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 21 days 10h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, MSC, MSC, MSC, HMM, MSC, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, HMM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, HMM, MSC, Evergreen and King Ocean.

How long does it take to send cargo from Beijing to Los Angeles by air freight?

The quickest flight from Beijing to Los Angeles takes around 12h 16m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Los Angeles?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, SF Airlines, Suparna Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 12h 16m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and Los Angeles?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Beijing and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 16m. Air China, SF Airlines, Air China, SF Airlines and Suparna Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Beijing to Los Angeles by ship?

The distance between Beijing and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 7,179 Nautical Miles (13,296 Kilometres / 8,262 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

What is the distance between Beijing to Los Angeles by air?

The distance between Beijing and Los Angeles by air is around 10,030 Kilometres (6,233 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beijing to Los Angeles by sea?

862kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Los Angeles. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Los Angeles?

689kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Los Angeles. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Beijing to Los Angeles by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Los Angeles by plane will take about 12h 16m and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

LAX

12h 16m: 1-2 times a day

10,048 km
6,244 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

420kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air ChinaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+5 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+5 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Closest airports

Beijing Capital International Airport to Bob Hope Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

BUR

19h 16m: Every 1-2 days

10,030 km
6,233 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

689kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
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Air routes from Beijing to Los Angeles

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Beijing to Los Angeles by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Los Angeles by ship will take about 21 days 10h and departs from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrives into Long Beach (USLGB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin / Xingang to Long Beach

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

USLGB

21 days 10h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,268 km
7,623 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

795kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
KCM2 → AAC4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
Mexicas → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexicas → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Tiger → Orient	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AFL → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → AAC / VCS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → YANGTSE / AAC / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIM → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
HKH → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TCX → PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Shikra → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCJ → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean

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Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Los Angeles

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

USLAX

28 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

13,296 km
8,262 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

862kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC2 / TP8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → TP8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE8 → TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BS1 / A04 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
A04 → USX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PHI5 → HEDE - HDS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS1 / A04 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → USX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TP8 → USX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WC2 / TP8 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Los Angeles

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

USLAX

21 days 21h: 2-4 times a week

12,469 km
7,748 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

950kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HBB → EXX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
MD3 → PS6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SEAS2 → EXX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA5 → PS4	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
SA5 → PS8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
EC3 → PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
EC3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PA1 → PS8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
SPS D → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ACSA1 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → PS8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	HMM, ONE
MANB → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SPS D → PS8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CS3 / CIM → PS8 / PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Wan Hai
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CHX → PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NCI → PS8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
HKH → CPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PA1 → PS6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
CS3 / CIM → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Wan Hai
SA5 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EC3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
TCX → HTW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
SPS D → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PA1 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CHX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CS3 / CIM → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Wan Hai
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
NCI → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from Beijing to Los Angeles

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Air Freight

12h 16m, 1-2 times a day

420kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 10h, Every 1-2 weeks

795kg CO₂e

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Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, SF Airlines, Suparna Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 12h 16m.

Beijing to Los Angeles By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Beijing to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Closest airports

Beijing Capital International Airport to Bob Hope Airport

Beijing to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin / Xingang to Long Beach

Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Los Angeles

Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Los Angeles

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