South Korea
NigeriaIncheon to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,733 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 31.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Incheon and Lagos (Apapa)
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IncheonCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Incheon to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,733 nm | 37.3 d | 31.9 d | 24.8 d |
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About the Incheon to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Incheon, South Korea to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 10,733 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 12,379 km apart, so the ship sails 1.61 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 31.9 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 24.8. 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 Incheon and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Incheon 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 64 port to port routes from Incheon in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 52nd shortest. Closer destinations include New York (10,645 nm), Savannah (10,237 nm) and Charleston (10,228 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Incheon to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Incheon to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,733 nautical miles (19,877 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Incheon to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 31.9 days at 14 knots and 24.8 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 Incheon has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.