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# Ocean Freight: Istanbul → Laem Chabang

The Istanbul → Laem Chabang trade lane connects Istanbul, Türkiye with Laem Chabang, Thailand, a sea distance of roughly 5,093 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 16–24 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.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Istanbul (TRIST)
- **Destination:** Laem Chabang (THLCH)
- **Transit (est.):** 16–24 days
- **Sea distance:** ~5,093 nm
- **Trade:** Mediterranean → Southeast Asia

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Istanbul to Laem Chabang take?

Ocean transit from Istanbul to Laem Chabang typically takes 16–24 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 Laem Chabang?

The approximate sea distance is 5,093 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Istanbul to Laem Chabang?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Mediterranean → Southeast Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Istanbul to Laem Chabang?

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.

## Related trade lanes
- [Algeciras → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 23–34 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Algeciras → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 22–33 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Algeciras → Manila](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-manila-phmnl) — 24–36 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Algeciras → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-singapore-sgsin) — 23–34 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Algeciras → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 23–34 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Algeciras → Tanjung Priok](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-tanjung-priok-idtpp) — 25–37 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Ambarli → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 18–27 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Ambarli → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 16–24 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia

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