Nigeria
AustraliaLagos (Apapa) to Sydney shipping route.
9,111 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 27.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Sydney
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good HopeSydneyShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,111 nm | 31.6 d | 27.1 d | 21.1 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Sydney, Australia covers 9,111 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 15,514 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 27.1 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 31.6 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 21.1. 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 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, Sydney is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Laem Chabang (9,053 nm), Ho Chi Minh City (8,885 nm) and Oakland (8,631 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney is 9,111 nautical miles (16,874 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Sydney?
About 27.1 days at 14 knots and 21.1 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 Sydney 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.