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# Ocean Freight: Long Beach → Istanbul

The Long Beach → Istanbul trade lane connects Long Beach, United States with Istanbul, Türkiye, a sea distance of roughly 7,458 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:** Long Beach (USLGB)
- **Destination:** Istanbul (TRIST)
- **Transit (est.):** 22–33 days
- **Sea distance:** ~7,458 nm
- **Trade:** North America → Mediterranean

## 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 Long Beach to Istanbul take?

Ocean transit from Long Beach to Istanbul 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 Long Beach to Istanbul?

The approximate sea distance is 7,458 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Long Beach to Istanbul?

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

### How can I track a container from Long Beach to Istanbul?

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
- [Houston → Algeciras](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-algeciras-esalg) — 17–26 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Ambarli](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-ambarli-tramb) — 21–31 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Genoa](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-genoa-itgoa) — 18–27 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Istanbul](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-istanbul-trist) — 21–31 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Mersin](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-mersin-trmer) — 22–33 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Port Said](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-port-said-egpsd) — 23–34 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Tanger Med](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-tanger-med-maptm) — 17–26 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Valencia](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-valencia-esvlc) — 18–27 days · North America → Mediterranean

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