Nigeria
ChinaLagos (Apapa) to Xiamen shipping route.
9,791 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Xiamen
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitXiamenShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,791 nm | 34.0 d | 29.1 d | 22.7 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen shipping route
Ships leaving Lagos (Apapa) for Xiamen head north east and cover a sea distance of 9,791 nautical miles (18,132 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,160 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 34.0 days at 12 knots, 29.1 days at 14 knots and 22.7 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 46 to 67 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 4 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
Recent freight rates for NGAPP to CNXMN start at $4,528 for a 20GP and $6,343 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 56th shortest. Closer destinations include Kaohsiung (9,774 nm), Yantian (9,602 nm) and Hong Kong (9,580 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen is 9,791 nautical miles (18,132 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen?
About 29.1 days at 14 knots and 22.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 46 to 67 days.
What are freight rates from Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for NGAPP to CNXMN start at $4,528 per 20GP and $6,343 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.