Nigeria
PeruLagos (Apapa) to Callao shipping route.
6,659 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 19.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Callao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Lagos (Apapa)Panama CanalCallaoShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Callao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 6,659 nm | 23.1 d | 19.8 d | 15.4 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 8,046 nm | 27.9 d | 23.9 d | 18.6 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Callao shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Callao, Peru covers 6,659 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 9,134 km apart, so the ship sails 1.35 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.1 days at 12 knots, 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Lagos (Apapa) and Callao to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 8,046 nautical miles, 1,387 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Callao move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Callao (PECLL) carriers give about 6 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, Callao is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (6,598 nm), Djibouti (6,468 nm) and Houston (6,128 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Callao?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Callao is 6,659 nautical miles (12,332 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Callao?
About 19.8 days at 14 knots and 15.4 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 Callao to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Lagos (Apapa) to Barcelona3,712 nm
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Santos3,773 nm 
Balboa to Callao1,386 nm
Cartagena to Callao1,714 nm
Manzanillo to Callao2,443 nm
Houston to Callao2,939 nm- Charleston to Callao2,994 nm
- Savannah to Callao3,004 nm
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.