Hong Kong
NigeriaHong Kong to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,580 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 28.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Hong Kong and Lagos (Apapa)
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Hong KongCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,580 nm | 33.3 d | 28.5 d | 22.2 d |
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About the Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa) is a 9,580 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from Hong Kong to Nigeria. That is 17,743 km of water against 11,839 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 28.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 33.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.2. 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 Hong Kong and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Hong Kong 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 63 port to port routes from Hong Kong in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (9,331 nm), Algeciras (8,430 nm) and Valencia (8,173 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,580 nautical miles (17,743 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Hong Kong to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 28.5 days at 14 knots and 22.2 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 Hong Kong has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Cape Town to Lagos (Apapa)2,619 nm
Algeciras to Lagos (Apapa)3,189 nm- Durban to Lagos (Apapa)3,463 nm
- Valencia to Lagos (Apapa)3,573 nm
- Barcelona to Lagos (Apapa)3,712 nm
Santos to Lagos (Apapa)3,773 nm
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.