Peru
NigeriaCallao to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
6,659 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 19.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CallaoPanama CanalLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Callao to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 6,659 nm | 23.1 d | 19.8 d | 15.4 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 8,046 nm | 27.9 d | 23.9 d | 18.6 d |
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About the Callao to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Callao to Lagos (Apapa) is a 6,659 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading east from Peru to Nigeria. That is 12,332 km of water against 9,134 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 19.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 23.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 15.4. 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 Callao and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 8,046 nautical miles, 1,387 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Callao 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 Callao in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations include Genoa (6,632 nm), Gothenburg (6,534 nm) and Hamburg (6,494 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Callao to Lagos (Apapa) is 6,659 nautical miles (12,332 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Callao 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.