Panama
NigeriaBalboa to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
5,272 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 15.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
BalboaPanama CanalLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Balboa to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 5,272 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Balboa to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Balboa, Panama to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 5,272 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 9,126 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.3 days at 12 knots, 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 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 Balboa and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa 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 Balboa in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Genoa (5,246 nm), Gothenburg (5,148 nm) and Hamburg (5,108 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Lagos (Apapa) is 5,272 nautical miles (9,765 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 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 Balboa 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.