Shipping Transit Times from Japan by Destination
Transit time depends on the route, the departure port, and the vessel’s schedule. These are approximate sailing times from Japan — actual dates vary with weather, port operations, and carrier adjustments.
Approximate transit times
| Destination | Port | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Kwai Chung | ~7–11 days |
| Singapore | Singapore | ~10–14 days |
| Malaysia | Port Klang | ~10–15 days |
| USA / Canada (West coast) | Los Angeles · Long Beach · Vancouver | ~14–21 days |
| Jamaica | Kingston | ~21–35 days |
| Kenya | Mombasa | ~24–35 days |
| Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | ~24–35 days |
| Cyprus | Limassol | ~35–45 days |
| UK | Southampton | ~35–50 days |
| Ireland | Dublin | ~40–55 days |
| Norway | Oslo / Drammen | ~40–55 days |
| Guyana | Georgetown | ~45–60 days |
These cover the sea leg only. Add a few days for export processing before departure, and customs clearance after arrival.
What affects it
- Distance and routing — direct sailings are faster than those that tranship.
- Departure port — we load from Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, or Kobe; the best port depends on where the car is.
- RoRo vs container — RoRo runs on fixed schedules; see RoRo vs container.
Tell us your destination and we’ll advise the next sailing and a realistic arrival window. See live sailings on the shipping schedule.