Nigeria
ChinaLagos (Apapa) to Yantian shipping route.
9,602 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 28.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Lagos (Apapa) and Yantian
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Lagos (Apapa)Cape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitYantianShipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,602 nm | 33.3 d | 28.6 d | 22.2 d |
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About the Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian shipping route
The shipping route from Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria to Yantian, China covers 9,602 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 11,843 km apart, so the ship sails 1.50 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 28.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 33.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 22.2. Liner schedules on the lane quote 26 to 56 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 9 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for NGAPP to CNYTN start at $4,190 for a 20GP and $5,724 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 54th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (9,580 nm), Vancouver (9,482 nm) and Haiphong (9,469 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian is 9,602 nautical miles (17,782 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian?
About 28.6 days at 14 knots and 22.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 26 to 56 days.
What are freight rates from Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for NGAPP to CNYTN start at $4,190 per 20GP and $5,724 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.