United Arab Emirates
NigeriaJebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
7,493 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jebel Ali and Lagos (Apapa)
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Jebel AliCape of Good Hope · Strait of HormuzLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,493 nm | 26.0 d | 22.3 d | 17.3 d |
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About the Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 7,493 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 5,859 km apart, so the ship sails 2.37 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Hormuz.
At sea, the voyage lasts 26.0 days at 12 knots, 22.3 days at 14 knots and 17.3 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 Jebel Ali and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jebel Ali 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 Jebel Ali in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 49th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (7,161 nm), Gdansk (7,106 nm) and Gothenburg (6,710 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa) is 7,493 nautical miles (13,877 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 22.3 days at 14 knots and 17.3 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 Jebel Ali 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.