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# Ocean Freight: Yokohama → Los Angeles

The Yokohama → Los Angeles trade lane connects Yokohama, Japan with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 5,976 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 19–29 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:** Yokohama (JPYOK)
- **Destination:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Transit (est.):** 19–29 days
- **Sea distance:** ~5,976 nm
- **Trade:** East Asia → North America

## 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 Yokohama to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Yokohama to Los Angeles typically takes 19–29 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 Yokohama to Los Angeles?

The approximate sea distance is 5,976 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

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

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

### How can I track a container from Yokohama 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.

## Related trade lanes
- [Busan → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 20–30 days · East Asia → North America
- [Busan → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 20–30 days · East Asia → North America
- [Busan → New York / Newark](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-new-york-newark-usnyc) — 23–34 days · East Asia → North America
- [Busan → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-savannah-ussav) — 24–36 days · East Asia → North America
- [Hong Kong → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 24–36 days · East Asia → North America
- [Hong Kong → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 24–36 days · East Asia → North America
- [Hong Kong → New York / Newark](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-new-york-newark-usnyc) — 26–38 days · East Asia → North America
- [Hong Kong → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-savannah-ussav) — 27–40 days · East Asia → North America

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