Nigeria
PhilippinesLagos (Apapa) to Manila shipping route.
9,379 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 27.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Manila
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitManilaShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Manila
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,379 nm | 32.6 d | 27.9 d | 21.7 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Manila shipping route
Ships leaving Lagos (Apapa) for Manila head east and cover a sea distance of 9,379 nautical miles (17,370 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,746 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 27.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 32.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.7. 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 Manila to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Manila move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Manila (PHMNL) 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, Manila is the 49th shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (9,111 nm), Laem Chabang (9,053 nm) and Ho Chi Minh City (8,885 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Manila?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Manila is 9,379 nautical miles (17,370 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Manila?
About 27.9 days at 14 knots and 21.7 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 Manila to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Kaohsiung to Manila583 nm
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Yantian to Manila681 nm- Xiamen to Manila709 nm
Ho Chi Minh City to Manila907 nm- Ningbo to Manila1,089 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.