Ocean Freight: Algeciras → Los Angeles
ESALG → USLAX
The Algeciras → Los Angeles trade lane connects Algeciras, Spain with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 6,465 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 20–30 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.
- Origin
- Algeciras (ESALG)
- Destination
- Los Angeles (USLAX)
- Transit (est.)
- 20–30 days
- Sea distance
- ~6,465 nm
- Trade
- Mediterranean → North America
Europe's largest transshipment hub at the Strait of Gibraltar, linking Atlantic and Mediterranean trades.
The busiest container port in the Americas, anchor of the San Pedro Bay complex.
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the Mediterranean → North America trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Algeciras to Los Angeles take? +
Ocean transit from Algeciras to Los Angeles typically takes 20–30 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 Algeciras to Los Angeles? +
The approximate sea distance is 6,465 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Algeciras to Los Angeles? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Mediterranean → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Algeciras to Los Angeles? +
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