Nigeria
PanamaLagos (Apapa) to Balboa shipping route.
5,272 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 15.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Balboa
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Lagos (Apapa)Panama CanalBalboaShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 5,272 nm | 18.3 d | 15.7 d | 12.2 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Balboa, Panama covers 5,272 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 9,126 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 15.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 18.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 12.2. 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 Lagos (Apapa) and Balboa to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Balboa (PABLB) 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 Lagos (Apapa) in this directory, Balboa is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Charleston (5,265 nm), Mombasa (5,219 nm) and Mersin (5,152 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa is 5,272 nautical miles (9,765 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Balboa?
About 15.7 days at 14 knots and 12.2 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 Balboa to Lagos (Apapa) 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.