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# Ocean Freight: Cai Mep → Los Angeles

The Cai Mep → Los Angeles trade lane connects Cai Mep, Vietnam with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 8,878 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 26–38 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Destination:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Transit (est.):** 26–38 days
- **Sea distance:** ~8,878 nm
- **Trade:** Transpacific

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Cai Mep to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Cai Mep to Los Angeles typically takes 26–38 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Cai Mep to Los Angeles?

The approximate sea distance is 8,878 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Cai Mep to Los Angeles?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Transpacific trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Cai Mep to Los Angeles?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

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