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South AfricaLagos (Apapa) to Cape Town shipping route.
2,619 nautical miles direct, about 7.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Cape Town
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Lagos (Apapa)SeaCape TownShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,619 nm | 9.1 d | 7.8 d | 6.1 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town shipping route
Ships leaving Lagos (Apapa) for Cape Town head south and cover a sea distance of 2,619 nautical miles (4,850 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 4,763 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 9.1 days at 12 knots, 7.8 days at 14 knots and 6.1 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 Cape Town to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cape Town (ZACPT) carriers give about 3 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, Cape Town is the shortest. It is the closest port to Lagos (Apapa) we cover.
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town is 2,619 nautical miles (4,850 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Cape Town?
About 7.8 days at 14 knots and 6.1 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 Cape Town to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Salalah to Cape Town4,010 nm
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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.