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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and Los Angeles is 17 days 6h. Ships depart from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive at Long Beach (USLGB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 17 days 6h later. These services are operated by Maersk, HMM, COSCO, Maersk, SM Line, HMM, SM Line, HMM, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, King Ocean, Maersk, ONE, HMM, COSCO, King Ocean, HMM, King Ocean, ONE, HMM, HMM, HMM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, HMM, OOCL, COSCO, HMM, OOCL, SM Line, SLS, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Seoul to Los Angeles takes around 11h 11m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How often do planes fly between Seoul and Los Angeles?

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Cargo Airlines, WestJet, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Kalitta Air, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 11m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seoul and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 11h 11m. All Nippon Airways, China Cargo Airlines, Kalitta Air and Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

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

The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 6,480 Nautical Miles (12,002 Kilometres / 7,457 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Incheon (KRINC) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

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

The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles by air is around 10,004 Kilometres (6,216 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

778kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul 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 Seoul to Los Angeles?

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul 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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Seoul to Los Angeles By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Seoul to Los Angeles by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Los Angeles by plane will take about 11h 11m and departs from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrives into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Korean Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

LAX

11h 11m: 2-4 times a day

9,636 km
5,988 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

752kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Korean Air	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Daily	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
ZIPAIR	Daily	Boeing 787-8
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767 Freighter+2 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others

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Closest airports

Gimpo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

GMP

Departs from

LAX

18h 34m: 1-2 times a day

10,004 km
6,216 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Seoul to Los Angeles by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Los Angeles by ship will take about 17 days 6h and departs from Incheon (KRINC) and arrives into Long Beach (USLGB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks 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

Incheon to Long Beach

Port of loading

KRINC

Port of loading

USLGB

17 days 6h: Every 2-4 weeks

11,603 km
7,210 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

782kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NAX → CEN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PHI5 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KST → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → MP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KHX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
KIS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KTH → MS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
KIS / HMM - KIS → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
KCI → PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NAX → AAC4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AK8 → CEN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CII → AAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTH → CEN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NAX → AAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
KHP → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PH3 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 → PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → PS8 / PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
AK49 → AAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NKT → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CS2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KTX → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
COSCO - AK47 → PS8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
PS6 → PS8 / PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS6 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, SM Line
CS2 → PS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AK8 → AAC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NCS → CEN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KST → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
ANX → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KTH → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KIS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
NCT / CHL4 → CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CII → AAC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS6 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, SM Line
CHL → CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KHX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
SEA7 → AWC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
KCM → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CHT → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KCM4 → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KTX → APX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KTH → PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Closest seaports

Incheon to Los Angeles

Port of loading

KRINC

Port of loading

USLAX

25 days 9h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,002 km
7,457 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

778kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
WAF7 → TP8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
PHI6 / ML - PHI6 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NAX → SEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PHI5 → TP8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
PHI5 → TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KVS → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CS2 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS6 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WAF7 → TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KST → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
KTH → PS6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
KIS / HMM - KIS → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CII → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NAX → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PH3 → TP8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
KCI → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star
KHX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
KCI → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AK8 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KIS / HMM - KIS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
KCS2 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KTH → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NCS → CPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AK8 → SEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PH3 → TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AK49 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTH → CPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PS6 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NCS → CPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
COSCO - AK47 → PS6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE

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Most frequent

Daesan to Los Angeles

Port of loading

KRTSN

Port of loading

USLAX

25 days 22h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,739 km
7,294 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

914kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AK49 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
COSCO - AK47 → PS6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
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Ocean routes from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Air Freight

11h 11m, 2-4 times a day

752kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 6h, Every 2-4 weeks

782kg CO₂e

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 17 days 6h later. These services are operated by Maersk, HMM, COSCO, Maersk, SM Line, HMM, SM Line, HMM, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, King Ocean, Maersk, ONE, HMM, COSCO, King Ocean, HMM, King Ocean, ONE, HMM, HMM, HMM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, HMM, OOCL, COSCO, HMM, OOCL, SM Line, SLS, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean and Evergreen.
Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Cargo Airlines, WestJet, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Kalitta Air, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 11m.

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

Seoul to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Closest airports

Gimpo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Seoul to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Incheon to Long Beach

Closest seaports

Incheon to Los Angeles

Most frequent

Daesan to Los Angeles

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