Taiwan
NigeriaKaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,774 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Lagos (Apapa)
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KaohsiungCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,774 nm | 33.9 d | 29.1 d | 22.6 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa) is a 9,774 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from Taiwan to Nigeria. That is 18,102 km of water against 12,432 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 33.9 days at 12 knots, 29.1 days at 14 knots and 22.6 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 Kaohsiung and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Callao (9,757 nm), Cartagena (9,408 nm) and Balboa (9,081 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,774 nautical miles (18,102 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 29.1 days at 14 knots and 22.6 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 Kaohsiung 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.