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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Hong Kong is 17 days 1h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Hong Kong?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 17 days 1h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong takes around 14h 52m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Hong Kong?

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, Air China, Atlas Air, China Cargo Airlines, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 52m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14h 52m. China Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, Air China, Atlas Air, China Cargo Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Hong Kong by ship?

The distance between Los Angeles and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 6,703 Nautical Miles (12,414 Kilometres / 7,714 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Hong Kong by air?

The distance between Los Angeles and Hong Kong by air is around 11,666 Kilometres (7,249 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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

796kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. 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 Los Angeles to Hong Kong?

781kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. 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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Los Angeles to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Los Angeles, United States to Hong Kong, by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Los Angeles to Hong Kong by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Hong Kong by plane will take about 14h 52m and departs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Cargo Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Los Angeles International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

LAX

Departs from

SZX

14h 52m: 1-2 times a day

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
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400+2 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Suparna Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Air China	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+7 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Closest airports

Bob Hope Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

BUR

Departs from

HKG

22h 35m: 1-2 times a day

11,666 km
7,249 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

781kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
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Cargo flights

Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

LAX

Departs from

HKG

14h 55m: Every few hours

11,677 km
7,256 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

n/a

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Nippon Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others

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Air routes from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

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Los Angeles to Hong Kong by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Hong Kong by ship will take about 17 days 1h and departs from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Los Angeles to Yantian

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

CNYTN

17 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

11,957 km
7,430 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

775kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC1 / TP6	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
HEDE - HDS3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VSE / PMR - VSE \|\| HMM - PS5 \| ONE - VSE \| YML - PS5 → JSTAR / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
US2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US2 / TP12 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS5 / VSE → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
VSE / PMR - VSE \|\| HMM - PS5 \| ONE - VSE \| YML - PS5 → JSTAR / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS5 / VSE → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS5 / VSE → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS5 / VSE → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS5 / VSE → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
EXX → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CALEX → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Los Angeles to Hong Kong

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

HKHKG

22 days 12h: Every 2-4 weeks

12,414 km
7,714 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

796kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HEDE - HDS3 → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
VSE / PMR - VSE \|\| HMM - PS5 \| ONE - VSE \| YML - PS5 → JSTAR / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
HEDE - HDS3 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star
PS3 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
US2 / TP12 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WC1 → AN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WC1 / TP6 → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PS5 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
US2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
ZX2 → ML - Northern Star	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
ZX2 → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PS5 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ZX2 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TP12 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS5 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
ZX2 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
VSE / PMR - VSE \|\| HMM - PS5 \| ONE - VSE \| YML - PS5 → JSTAR / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
HEDE - HDS → CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
TP12 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK3 / JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TP12 → IA28	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS5 / VSE → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
HEDE - HDS → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
PS3 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → NTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
ZX2 → CVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HEDE - HDS3 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
HEDE - HDS → CVX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
TP12 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Los Angeles to Shekou

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

CNSHK

20 days 21h: 2-4 times a week

12,157 km
7,554 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

788kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS7 / AP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Wan Hai, ONE, Yang Ming
PS5 / VSE / PMR - VSE \|\| HMM - PS5 \| ONE - VSE \| YML - PS5	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	DANAOS, ONE, Maersk, Yang Ming, HMM
PS3	Direct	N/A	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AIX / PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, ALX, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL
HEDE - HDS3 → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → ST1/NSCT1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → RCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
TP12 → IA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK3 / JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
TP12 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → SCT2 / SVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → BDX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
US2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PS5 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
HEDE - HDS3 → NSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → ST3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
TP12 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
PS5 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PS5 / VSE → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS5 / VSE → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
AS1 + AAS2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS5 / VSE → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS5 / VSE → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
HEDE - HDS3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
PS5 / VSE → MD3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS5 / VSE → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
FE1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS7 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PS6 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS4 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
CP4 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
TA1 / AL5 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS8 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HEDE - HDS → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
CCE / MAREX → AN2 / AX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE

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Ocean routes from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

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Air Freight

14h 52m, 1-2 times a day

543kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 1h, 1-2 times a week

775kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, Air China, Atlas Air, China Cargo Airlines, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 52m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14h 52m. China Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, Air China, Atlas Air, China Cargo Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines operates on this route.

Los Angeles to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Los Angeles to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

Los Angeles International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Closest airports

Bob Hope Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Cargo flights

Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Los Angeles to Hong Kong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Los Angeles to Yantian

Closest seaports

Los Angeles to Hong Kong

Most frequent

Los Angeles to Shekou

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