Pakistan
NigeriaKarachi to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
7,419 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Karachi to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,419 nm | 25.8 d | 22.1 d | 17.2 d |
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About the Karachi to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Karachi, Pakistan to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 7,419 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 7,042 km apart, so the ship sails 1.95 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 25.8 days at 12 knots, 22.1 days at 14 knots and 17.2 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 Karachi and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Karachi 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 Karachi in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Gdansk (7,032 nm), Sydney (6,693 nm) and Gothenburg (6,636 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Lagos (Apapa) is 7,419 nautical miles (13,740 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 22.1 days at 14 knots and 17.2 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 Karachi 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.