Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Houston
USLAX → USHOU
The Los Angeles → Houston trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Houston, United States, a sea distance of roughly 1,488 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 7–12 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.
- Origin
- Los Angeles (USLAX)
- Destination
- Houston (USHOU)
- Transit (est.)
- 7–12 days
- Sea distance
- ~1,488 nm
- Trade
- North America → North America
The busiest container port in the Americas, anchor of the San Pedro Bay complex.
The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports.
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the North America → North America trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Los Angeles to Houston take? +
Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Houston typically takes 7–12 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 Los Angeles to Houston? +
The approximate sea distance is 1,488 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Los Angeles to Houston? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North America → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Los Angeles to Houston? +
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.