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# Ocean Freight: Istanbul → Los Angeles

The Istanbul → Los Angeles trade lane connects Istanbul, Türkiye with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 7,460 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 22–33 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:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Transit (est.):** 22–33 days
- **Sea distance:** ~7,460 nm
- **Trade:** Mediterranean → North America

## 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 Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Istanbul to Los Angeles typically takes 22–33 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 Los Angeles?

The approximate sea distance is 7,460 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Los Angeles?

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 → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-houston-ushou) — 17–26 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Algeciras → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 20–30 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Algeciras → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 20–30 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Algeciras → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-savannah-ussav) — 15–23 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-houston-ushou) — 21–31 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 22–33 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 22–33 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-savannah-ussav) — 19–29 days · Mediterranean → North America

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