Ocean Freight: Rotterdam → Los Angeles
NLRTM → USLAX
The Rotterdam → Los Angeles trade lane connects Rotterdam, Netherlands with Los Angeles, United States, a sea distance of roughly 6,049 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 19–29 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
- Rotterdam (NLRTM)
- Destination
- Los Angeles (USLAX)
- Transit (est.)
- 19–29 days
- Sea distance
- ~6,049 nm
- Trade
- North Europe → North America
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the North Europe → North America trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Rotterdam to Los Angeles take? +
Ocean transit from Rotterdam to Los Angeles typically takes 19–29 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 Rotterdam to Los Angeles? +
The approximate sea distance is 6,049 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Rotterdam to Los Angeles? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North Europe → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Rotterdam to Los Angeles? +
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