Nigeria
ChinaLagos (Apapa) to Qingdao shipping route.
10,605 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 31.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Qingdao
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitQingdaoShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,605 nm | 36.8 d | 31.6 d | 24.5 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao shipping route
Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao is a 10,605 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north east from Nigeria to China. That is 19,640 km of water against 11,938 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 36.8 days at 12 knots, 31.6 days at 14 knots and 24.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 40 to 74 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 44 sailings by 5 carriers (CMA CGM, Gold Star Line, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for NGAPP to CNTAO start at $3,560 for a 20GP and $4,695 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) carriers give about 6 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, Qingdao is the 60th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (10,340 nm), Ningbo (10,226 nm) and Auckland (10,061 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao is 10,605 nautical miles (19,640 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao?
About 31.6 days at 14 knots and 24.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 40 to 74 days.
What are freight rates from Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for NGAPP to CNTAO start at $3,560 per 20GP and $4,695 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.