how long does it take a container ship to cross the pacific
The time it takes for a cargo ship to cross the Pacific varies  depending on starting and ending locations. The trip usually takes  from 10 to 27 days.ow long does it take to cross the Atlantic ocean in a sailboat? It really depends on the size of the boat, as well as start/stop locations. It took Columbus three months sailing from Spain, and it was not unusual for sailing vessels like t â¦ he Mayflower to take four or five months.