Track a container from Shanghai to Los Angeles
See live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Transit time & distance
The typical port-to-port transit from the Port of Shanghai to the Port of Los Angeles is 14 to 20 days. The approximate great-circle distance is 5,641 nautical miles; actual sailing distance is longer as vessels follow established shipping lanes. Transit varies by service string, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.
Carriers on this route
Major carriers operating Shanghai–Los Angeles services include:
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping take from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Typical port-to-port transit on the Shanghai to Los Angeles lane is 14–20 days. Actual times vary with the specific service, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.
How far is it from Shanghai to Los Angeles by sea?
The approximate great-circle distance between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Los Angeles is about 5,641 nautical miles. The actual sailing distance is longer because ships follow shipping lanes.
Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Major carriers on the Shanghai to Los Angeles route include Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM. Traqo tracks shipments from all of them automatically.
How do I track a container on the Shanghai to Los Angeles route?
Enter your container or bill of lading number in the tracker above. Traqo detects the carrier and shows the live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Los Angeles.