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# Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Algeciras

The Los Angeles → Algeciras trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Algeciras, Spain, 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.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Destination:** Algeciras (ESALG)
- **Transit (est.):** 20–30 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,465 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 Los Angeles to Algeciras take?

Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Algeciras 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 Los Angeles to Algeciras?

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 Los Angeles to Algeciras?

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 Los Angeles to Algeciras?

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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