Nigeria
United Arab EmiratesLagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali shipping route.
7,493 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 22.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Jebel Ali
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Strait of HormuzJebel AliShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,493 nm | 26.0 d | 22.3 d | 17.3 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali shipping route
Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali is a 7,493 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north east from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates. That is 13,877 km of water against 5,859 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Hormuz.
Pure steaming time is 22.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 26.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 17.3. 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 Jebel Ali to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Jebel Ali (AEJEA) carriers give about 4 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, Jebel Ali is the 39th shortest. Closer destinations include Mundra (7,475 nm), Karachi (7,419 nm) and Nhava Sheva (7,278 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali is 7,493 nautical miles (13,877 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Hormuz.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Jebel Ali?
About 22.3 days at 14 knots and 17.3 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 Jebel Ali to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Algeciras3,189 nm - Lagos (Apapa) to Durban3,463 nm
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- Lagos (Apapa) to Barcelona3,712 nm
- Lagos (Apapa) to
Santos3,773 nm 
Karachi to Jebel Ali743 nm
Mundra to Jebel Ali903 nm
Salalah to Jebel Ali1,024 nm- Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali1,169 nm
Djibouti to Jebel Ali1,675 nm
Colombo to Jebel Ali1,922 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.