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NigeriaDalian to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,748 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Lagos (Apapa)
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DalianCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,748 nm | 37.3 d | 32.0 d | 24.9 d |
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About the Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Dalian for Lagos (Apapa) head north west and cover a sea distance of 10,748 nautical miles (19,905 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 11,919 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 32.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 37.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 24.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 46 to 73 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to NGAPP start at $4,710 for a 20GP and $6,410 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. 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 63 port to port routes from Dalian in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (10,346 nm), Charleston (10,337 nm) and Houston (10,281 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,748 nautical miles (19,905 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 32.0 days at 14 knots and 24.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 46 to 73 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to NGAPP start at $4,710 per 20GP and $6,410 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian 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.