Nigeria
Sri LankaLagos (Apapa) to Colombo shipping route.
7,170 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 21.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Colombo
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good HopeColomboShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,170 nm | 24.9 d | 21.3 d | 16.6 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Colombo, Sri Lanka covers 7,170 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 8,433 km apart, so the ship sails 1.57 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Pure steaming time is 21.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 24.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.6. 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 Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Colombo (LKCMB) carriers give about 5 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, Colombo is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Manzanillo (6,962 nm), Callao (6,659 nm) and Salalah (6,598 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo is 7,170 nautical miles (13,280 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Colombo?
About 21.3 days at 14 knots and 16.6 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 Colombo to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Nhava Sheva to Colombo931 nm- Mundra to Colombo1,265 nm
Karachi to Colombo1,419 nm
Port Klang to Colombo1,420 nm
Singapore to Colombo1,605 nm
Salalah to Colombo1,838 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.