Thailand
NigeriaLaem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,053 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 26.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Laem Chabang and Lagos (Apapa)
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Laem ChabangCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,053 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 21.0 d |
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About the Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) is a 9,053 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from Thailand to Nigeria. That is 16,767 km of water against 10,651 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 26.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.0. 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 Laem Chabang and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Laem Chabang 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 Laem Chabang in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 47th shortest. Closer destinations include Manzanillo (9,048 nm), Le Havre (8,980 nm) and Los Angeles (7,827 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,053 nautical miles (16,767 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Laem Chabang to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 21.0 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 Laem Chabang 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.