Nigeria
IndiaLagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
7,278 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 21.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Nhava Sheva
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good HopeNhava ShevaShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,278 nm | 25.3 d | 21.7 d | 16.8 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Nhava Sheva, India covers 7,278 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 7,631 km apart, so the ship sails 1.77 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Pure steaming time is 21.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.8. 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 Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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, Nhava Sheva is the 36th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (7,170 nm), Manzanillo (6,962 nm) and Callao (6,659 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva is 7,278 nautical miles (13,478 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Nhava Sheva?
About 21.7 days at 14 knots and 16.8 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 Nhava Sheva 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.