Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Hamburg
USLAX → DEHAM
The Los Angeles → Hamburg trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Hamburg, Germany, a sea distance of roughly 6,145 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
- Los Angeles (USLAX)
- Destination
- Hamburg (DEHAM)
- Transit (est.)
- 19–29 days
- Sea distance
- ~6,145 nm
- Trade
- North America → North Europe
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the North America → North Europe trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Los Angeles to Hamburg take? +
Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Hamburg 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 Los Angeles to Hamburg? +
The approximate sea distance is 6,145 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Los Angeles to Hamburg? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North America → North Europe trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Los Angeles to Hamburg? +
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.