Ocean Freight: Qingdao → Houston
CNTAO → USHOU
The Qingdao → Houston trade lane connects Qingdao, China with Houston, United States, a sea distance of roughly 7,963 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.
- Origin
- Qingdao (CNTAO)
- Destination
- Houston (USHOU)
- Transit (est.)
- 24–36 days
- Sea distance
- ~7,963 nm
- Trade
- Transpacific
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the Transpacific trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Qingdao to Houston take? +
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Houston 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 Qingdao to Houston? +
The approximate sea distance is 7,963 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Houston? +
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 Qingdao 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.