New Zealand
NigeriaAuckland to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,061 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Auckland to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,061 nm | 34.9 d | 29.9 d | 23.3 d |
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About the Auckland to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Auckland for Lagos (Apapa) head south and cover a sea distance of 10,061 nautical miles (18,632 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 16,523 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 34.9 days at 12 knots, 29.9 days at 14 knots and 23.3 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Auckland and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Lagos (Apapa) move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Lagos (Apapa) (NGAPP) carriers give about 7 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Auckland in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (10,049 nm), Mersin (9,823 nm) and Port Said (9,453 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,061 nautical miles (18,632 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 29.9 days at 14 knots and 23.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.