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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Shenzhen is 16 days 22h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 16 days 22h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Gold Star, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ZIM, CMA CGM, Maersk, ZIM, Yang Ming, ONE, Gold Star, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ONE, Gold Star, Yang Ming and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?

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, 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 Shenzhen?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Shenzhen. 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, EVA Air and China Airlines operates on this route.

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

The distance between Los Angeles and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 6,456 Nautical Miles (11,957 Kilometres / 7,430 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and Yantian (CNYTN).

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

The distance between Los Angeles and Shenzhen by air is around 11,658 Kilometres (7,244 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

734kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

543kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Los Angeles to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Shenzhen 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Suparna Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	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+4 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	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+1 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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Cargo flights

Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

LAX

Departs from

HKG

15hrs: 2-4 times a day

11,677 km
7,256 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

884kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 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

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Los Angeles to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Shenzhen by ship will take about 16 days 22h and departs from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Los Angeles to Yantian

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

CNYTN

16 days 22h: 2-4 times a week

11,957 km
7,430 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

734kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC1 / TP6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
HEDE - HDS3 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
HEDE - HDS3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
US2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TP12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US2 / TP12 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US2 / TP12 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
VSE → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VSE / SSX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
ZX2 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TP12 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZX2 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
VSE / SSX → FE6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming, ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HEDE - HDS → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
VSE / SSX → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
EXX → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
VSE / SSX → FP2	Transshipment	N/A	Yang Ming, ONE
VSE → AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HEDE - HDS3 → SCJX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
HEDE - HDS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CALEX → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Los Angeles to Shekou

Port of loading

USLAX

Port of loading

CNSHK

20 days 16h: 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	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
VSE / SSX / ONE - VSE \| YML - SSX	Direct	N/A	Yang Ming, DANAOS, ONE
PS3	Direct	N/A	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
AIX / PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, ALX, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL
HEDE - HDS3 → ST1/NSCT1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → RCX / EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, China United
US2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HEDE - HDS3 → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
TP12 → IA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → JTK3 / JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, TS Lines
HEDE - HDS3 → NSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
TP12 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TP12 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → BDX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → ST3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → SCT2 / SVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, China United
HEDE - HDS3 → CP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
AS1 + AAS2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS7 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	N/A	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CP4 → MS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
FE1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
TA1 / AL5 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PS8 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	N/A	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
HEDE - HDS3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, TS Lines
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZX2 → GSL - KCI \| INTERA - KCI \| NMSUNG - KCI \| ONE - KCI \| SITC - CMI3 \| TSL - KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HEDE - HDS3 → JCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
HEDE - HDS3 → TRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HEDE - HDS → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
PS4 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
TA1 / AL5 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TA1 / AL5 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE

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Ocean routes from Los Angeles to Shenzhen

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Air Freight

14h 52m, 1-2 times a day

543kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 22h, 2-4 times a week

734kg CO₂e

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 16 days 22h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Gold Star, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ZIM, CMA CGM, Maersk, ZIM, Yang Ming, ONE, Gold Star, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ONE, Gold Star, Yang Ming and MSC.
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, 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 Shenzhen. 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, EVA Air and China Airlines operates on this route.

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

Los Angeles to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Los Angeles International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Cargo flights

Los Angeles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Los Angeles to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Los Angeles to Yantian

Most frequent

Los Angeles to Shekou

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