Nigeria
Hong KongLagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong shipping route.
9,580 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 28.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitHong KongShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,580 nm | 33.3 d | 28.5 d | 22.2 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Hong Kong covers 9,580 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 11,839 km apart, so the ship sails 1.50 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 33.3 days at 12 knots, 28.5 days at 14 knots and 22.2 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) 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, Hong Kong is the 53rd shortest. Closer destinations include Vancouver (9,482 nm), Haiphong (9,469 nm) and Seattle (9,460 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong is 9,580 nautical miles (17,743 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Hong Kong?
About 28.5 days at 14 knots and 22.2 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 Hong Kong 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.