Ocean Freight: Istanbul → Houston
TRIST → USHOU
The Istanbul → Houston trade lane connects Istanbul, Türkiye with Houston, United States, a sea distance of roughly 6,943 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 21–31 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
- Istanbul (TRIST)
- Destination
- Houston (USHOU)
- Transit (est.)
- 21–31 days
- Sea distance
- ~6,943 nm
- Trade
- Mediterranean → North America
Istanbul's general cargo and Ro-Ro port on the Bosphorus, gateway to Türkiye's largest city.
The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports.
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 Istanbul to Houston take? +
Ocean transit from Istanbul to Houston typically takes 21–31 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 Istanbul to Houston? +
The approximate sea distance is 6,943 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Istanbul to Houston? +
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 Istanbul to Houston? +
Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.