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# Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Kaohsiung

The Los Angeles → Kaohsiung trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a sea distance of roughly 7,562 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 23–34 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:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Destination:** Kaohsiung (TWKHH)
- **Transit (est.):** 23–34 days
- **Sea distance:** ~7,562 nm
- **Trade:** North America → East Asia

## 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 Los Angeles to Kaohsiung take?

Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Kaohsiung typically takes 23–34 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 Kaohsiung?

The approximate sea distance is 7,562 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Los Angeles to Kaohsiung?

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

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

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.

## Related trade lanes
- [Long Beach → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-busan-krpus) — 20–30 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 24–36 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Kaohsiung](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-kaohsiung-twkhh) — 23–34 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Ningbo-Zhoushan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb) — 22–33 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Shanghai](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-shanghai-cnsha) — 21–31 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Tokyo](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-tokyo-jptyo) — 19–29 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Yantian](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-yantian-cnytn) — 23–34 days · North America → East Asia
- [Long Beach → Yokohama](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-yokohama-jpyok) — 19–29 days · North America → East Asia

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