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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Los Angeles is 15 days 11h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 15 days 11h later. These services are operated by Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, HMM, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Maersk, COSCO, Evergreen, Wan Hai, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles takes around 12h 55m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Los Angeles?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, China Southern Airlines, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 12h 55m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 55m. China Airlines, EVA Air, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Air China operates on this route.

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

The distance between Guangzhou and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 7,291 Nautical Miles (13,502 Kilometres / 8,390 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guangzhou / Huangpu (CNGZG) and Long Beach (USLGB).

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

The distance between Guangzhou and Los Angeles by air is around 11,631 Kilometres (7,227 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

817kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou 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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Guangzhou to Los Angeles by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Los Angeles by plane will take about 12h 55m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LAX

12h 55m: Every 1-2 days

11,631 km
7,227 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

817kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Air China	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+6 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-300+5 others
EVA AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321+4 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767 Freighter+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Air ChinaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+9 others

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Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

LAX

13h 20m: Every 1-2 days

11,658 km
7,244 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

543kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
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Air routes from Guangzhou to Los Angeles

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Guangzhou to Los Angeles by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Los Angeles by ship will take about 15 days 11h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Los Angeles (USLAX). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Los Angeles

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

USLAX

15 days 11h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,039 km
7,481 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

780kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HDS3 / HEDE - HDS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, China United, TS Lines, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, HEDE
SEA / PVCS → AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → AAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MD5 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → AS1 + AAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TP16 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SEA / PVCS → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
WSA3 → AP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
US4 / TP16 → WC1 / TP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Zarate Feeder → USX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JKX → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CA2 → PS7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FM1 → AP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
Zarate Feeder → TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → MTE / SEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
NSD → HTW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CI7 → AP1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai
ACSA2 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CTK → AP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
KCM2 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEA / PVCS → AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → HBB / AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
THX → PS1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE

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Closest seaports

Guangzhou / Huangpu to Long Beach

Port of loading

CNGZG

Port of loading

USLGB

37 days 4h: Every 2-4 weeks

13,502 km
8,390 mi.

1 transfer
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NSC2 → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
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Most frequent

Shekou to Los Angeles

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

USLAX

18 days 22h: 2-4 times a week

12,208 km
7,585 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

791kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS7 / AP1	Direct	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - MTE \|\| CMA - MTE \| COSCO - SEA2 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, APL, Evergreen, OOCL
PEX3 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KCI → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KCS / KCX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
JKX → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KCS2 → PS6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
CTE → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
ANZEX / CNS → GEX / AAS3 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
PHI6 → TP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KTX3 → AAS3 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JTP → PRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CHL2 → PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CHL2 → SEAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
KTP → HTW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CAT → HTW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CI6 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2 → MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - MTE \|\| CMA - MTE \| COSCO - SEA2 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FL2 / SX2 / SSX → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
CHX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTE / OOCL - CHL2 \| YML - CTE → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
CAT → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SA5 → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MD3 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CCX → VSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MP2 / MS2 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD1 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
CIP → VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM / IOM → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS3 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CSM → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CNC - NCX → HBB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CTX → PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCT / CHL4 → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CSX1 → AS1 + AAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FCS3 → CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CPX → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CSX1 → AAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NCT / CHL4 → AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
FCS3 → PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CTX → HTW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Guangzhou to Los Angeles

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Air Freight

12h 55m, Every 1-2 days

817kg CO₂e

Container Ship

15 days 11h, Every 1-2 weeks

780kg CO₂e

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Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, China Southern Airlines, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 12h 55m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 55m. China Airlines, EVA Air, SF Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Air China operates on this route.

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

Guangzhou to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Guangzhou to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Los Angeles

Closest seaports

Guangzhou / Huangpu to Long Beach

Most frequent

Shekou to Los Angeles

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