Port Vila to Pago Pago — ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Port Vila to Pago Pago takes about 11 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping), based on 21 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Pacific Direct Line at 6 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 13, 2026.
How long does shipping from Port Vila to Pago Pago take?
Shipping a container from Port Vila to Pago Pago takes about 11 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Pacific Direct Line, does it in about 6 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop — compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 6 days | 16 |
| Swire Shipping | 19 days | 5 |
- Fastest carrier: Pacific Direct Line — about 6 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Pacific Direct Line — 16 tracked sailings across 1 services.
Carriers on Port Vila → Pago Pago
Every line running this lane, ranked by how many sailings we track, with each carrier's service count and median port-to-port transit.
| Carrier | Sailings | Services | Median transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 16 | 1 | 6 days |
| Swire Shipping | 5 | 2 | 19 days |
Transit by carrier
Upcoming departures
The next confirmed sailings on this lane — vessel, carrier, service loop, and dates.
| Vessel | Carrier | Service | Departs | Arrives | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | 5d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | 12d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | 11d |
| CMA CGM DUTCH HARBOUR | Swire Shipping | NZ TO PI VIA AUSTRALIA) | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | 19d |
| LONG BEACH EXPRESS | Swire Shipping | NZ TO PI VIA AUSTRALIA) | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | 18d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | 11d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | 5d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | 4d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | 11d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Swire Shipping | AU SPI | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | 19d |
Port Vila to Pago Pago — FAQ
How long does shipping from Port Vila to Pago Pago take?
Typical ocean transit on the Port Vila–Pago Pago lane is around 11 days port to port, though it varies by carrier and service loop — see the carrier table above for each line's median.
Which carriers sail Port Vila to Pago Pago?
2 carriers run this lane, including Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Port Vila to Pago Pago?
Across the schedule window we track about 21 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.