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NigeriaCartagena to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
5,002 nautical miles direct, about 14.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaSeaLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Cartagena to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,002 nm | 17.4 d | 14.9 d | 11.6 d |
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About the Cartagena to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Cartagena for Lagos (Apapa) head east and cover a sea distance of 5,002 nautical miles (9,263 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 8,671 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 14.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.6. 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 Cartagena and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cartagena 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 Cartagena in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (4,974 nm), Bremerhaven (4,927 nm) and Rotterdam (4,720 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Lagos (Apapa) is 5,002 nautical miles (9,263 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 14.9 days at 14 knots and 11.6 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 Cartagena has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Barcelona to Lagos (Apapa)3,712 nm
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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.