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# Ocean Freight: Manila → Los Angeles

The Manila → Los Angeles trade lane connects Manila, Philippines with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 7,939 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 24–36 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:** Manila (PHMNL)
- **Destination:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Transit (est.):** 24–36 days
- **Sea distance:** ~7,939 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 Manila to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Manila to Los Angeles typically takes 24–36 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 Manila to Los Angeles?

The approximate sea distance is 7,939 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Manila 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 Manila 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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- [Qingdao → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 21–31 days · Transpacific
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- [Cai Mep → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 26–38 days · Transpacific
- [Qingdao → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 21–31 days · Transpacific

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