Nigeria
MalaysiaLagos (Apapa) to Port Klang shipping route.
8,125 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 24.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Port Klang
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Strait of MalaccaPort KlangShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,125 nm | 28.2 d | 24.2 d | 18.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 8,558 nm | 29.7 d | 25.5 d | 19.8 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Port Klang, Malaysia covers 8,125 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 10,851 km apart, so the ship sails 1.39 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 28.2 days at 12 knots, 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.8 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 Port Klang to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 8,558 nautical miles, 433 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Cape of Good Hope is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Port Klang (MYPKG) 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, Port Klang is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Tanjung Priok (7,840 nm), Jebel Ali (7,493 nm) and Mundra (7,475 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang is 8,125 nautical miles (15,047 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Port Klang?
About 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.8 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 Port Klang to Lagos (Apapa) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Tanjung Priok to Port Klang771 nm
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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.