Sri Lanka
NigeriaColombo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
7,170 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 21.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Colombo to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,170 nm | 24.9 d | 21.3 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Colombo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 7,170 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 8,433 km apart, so the ship sails 1.57 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.9 days at 12 knots, 21.3 days at 14 knots and 16.6 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 Colombo and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Colombo 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 Colombo in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (7,087 nm), Bremerhaven (7,041 nm) and Rotterdam (6,834 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Lagos (Apapa) is 7,170 nautical miles (13,280 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 21.3 days at 14 knots and 16.6 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 Colombo 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.