Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Los Angeles is 16 days 22h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 16 days 22h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles takes around 1 day 10h. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by ZIPAIR, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Polar Air Cargo, Nippon Cargo Airlines, FedEx, United Airlines, Air Canada, Korean Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. Polar Air Cargo, Nippon Cargo Airlines, FedEx and Korean Air operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter, Boeing 747-400 Freighter, Boeing 747-100 Freighter, Boeing 747-400 Freighter, Boeing 767-300 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 4,999 Nautical Miles (9,257 Kilometres / 5,752 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Los Angeles by air is around 8,884 Kilometres (5,520 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
ZIPAIR	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Japan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Polar Air CargoF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Nippon Cargo AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-100 Freighter+1 others
FedExF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean AirF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Hawaiian Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-900neo+6 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
China Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-900neo+7 others
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Hawaiian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Philippine Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300
Qantas	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	SAN FRANCISCO BRIDGE+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	NYK VEGA+7 others
Evergreen	Every 1-2 weeks	EVER CERTAIN+5 others
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Tokyo to Los Angeles By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Tokyo to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Bob Hope Airport

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Tokyo to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Tacoma

Closest seaports

Tokyo to Los Angeles

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Yokohama to Seattle

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Shipping from Tokyo

Shipping to Los Angeles

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Westwood	Every 1-2 weeks	ETOILE+1 others
APL	Every 1-2 weeks	ERVING+1 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM MUMBAI+15 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC PERLE+14 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK EDINBURGH+13 others

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