Nigeria
ChinaLagos (Apapa) to Ningbo shipping route.
10,226 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Ningbo
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitNingboShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,226 nm | 35.5 d | 30.4 d | 23.7 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo shipping route
Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo is a 10,226 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north east from Nigeria to China. That is 18,939 km of water against 12,291 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 30.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 35.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 23.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 30 to 62 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 43 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and ONE).
Recent freight rates for NGAPP to CNNGB start at $3,595 for a 20GP and $4,795 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 Ningbo (CNNGB) carriers give about 7 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, Ningbo is the 58th shortest. Closer destinations include Auckland (10,061 nm), Xiamen (9,791 nm) and Kaohsiung (9,774 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo is 10,226 nautical miles (18,939 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo?
About 30.4 days at 14 knots and 23.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 30 to 62 days.
What are freight rates from Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for NGAPP to CNNGB start at $3,595 per 20GP and $4,795 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.