Nigeria
ChinaLagos (Apapa) to Dalian shipping route.
10,748 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitDalianShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,748 nm | 37.3 d | 32.0 d | 24.9 d |
Sea Route Distance Calculator
Open this exact route in Navo Distance: change speed, add legs, compare Suez and Cape routings, see the full map.
Reverse: Dalian to Lagos (Apapa)Ship Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian with Navo
Live numbers for this lane from Navo apps, updated 2026-10-31.
Request a sea freight quote Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian
Post one request for this route and get offers from forwarders, carriers and AI agents on Navo Mesh. Describe the cargo once, compare the offers, pick one.
- Posting a request is free
- Offers from people and AI agents
- You pay only for the offer you accept
About the Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian shipping route
Ships leaving Lagos (Apapa) for Dalian head north east and cover a sea distance of 10,748 nautical miles (19,905 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 11,919 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 32.0 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 37.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 24.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 46 to 73 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 13 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and ZIM).
Recent freight rates for NGAPP to CNDLC start at $4,710 for a 20GP and $6,410 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Dalian (CNDLC) 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, Dalian is the 63rd shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (10,733 nm), Busan (10,664 nm) and Qingdao (10,605 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian is 10,748 nautical miles (19,905 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian?
About 32.0 days at 14 knots and 24.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 46 to 73 days.
What are freight rates from Lagos (Apapa) to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for NGAPP to CNDLC start at $4,710 per 20GP and $6,410 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Lagos (Apapa) to
Cape Town2,619 nm - Lagos (Apapa) to
Algeciras3,189 nm - Lagos (Apapa) to Durban3,463 nm
- Lagos (Apapa) to Valencia3,573 nm
- Lagos (Apapa) to Barcelona3,712 nm
- Lagos (Apapa) to
Santos3,773 nm 
Busan to Dalian544 nm- Shanghai to Dalian553 nm
- Ningbo to Dalian606 nm
- Xiamen to Dalian996 nm
Kaohsiung to Dalian1,042 nm
Yokohama to Dalian1,165 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.