Sea route · Asia – US East Coast & Gulf
Hai Phong to New York / New Jersey by sea
Typical routing, approximate distance and estimated transit time for ocean freight from Hai Phong to New York / New Jersey.
- Approx. distance
- 12,000 nm (≈ 22,220 km)
- Transit (direct service)
- 31–36 days
- Transit with transshipment
- 34–43 days
- Pure sailing time at 16–18 knots
- 27.8–31.3 days
- Main straits & canals
- Luzon Strait, Panama Canal
- Service pattern
- Usually via transshipment
Routing
From Hai Phong the usual routing passes Luzon Strait, Panama Canal before reaching New York / New Jersey.
Cargo on this route is usually transshipped, typically in Busan, Hong Kong, which adds time for the connection but gives more sailing options.
Straits and canals on this route
- Luzon Strait Passage between Taiwan and the Philippines from the South China Sea to the Pacific, used by transpacific and Japan-bound services from Vietnam.
- Panama Canal Canal linking the Pacific and the Atlantic/Caribbean; used for Asia–US East Coast and Gulf services. Drought in 2023–2024 temporarily restricted draft and transits.
About this trade lane: Asia – US East Coast & Gulf
Vietnam to New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Houston and other East Coast and Gulf ports, via the Panama Canal or via Suez (Cape of Good Hope during Red Sea diversions).
The US East Coast is served from Vietnam via the Panama Canal or the Suez Canal (or the Cape of Good Hope during Red Sea diversions); routing affects both transit time and cost.
Distances are the sum of great-circle legs between waypoints along the usual sea lanes, through the relevant straits and canals, rounded to the nearest 10 nautical miles. Transit ranges assume a typical service speed of 16–18 knots plus time for intermediate port calls and canal transits; transshipment adds several days for the connection at the hub. Figures are estimates for planning and comparison, not carrier schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How long is shipping from Hai Phong to New York / New Jersey?
About 31–36 days port to port on a direct service, for an approximate sea distance of 12,000 nautical miles. Add time for inland transport, customs and any transshipment.
Are there direct services from Hai Phong to New York / New Jersey?
Usually not — cargo is typically transshipped in Busan, Hong Kong. Direct options can appear seasonally; we check current schedules when quoting.
How can I get a freight rate from Hai Phong to New York / New Jersey?
Send Global Logistic Group your cargo type, volume (FCL or LCL), ready date and Incoterms®; we will compare carriers and send an all-in quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.