Philippines
NigeriaManila to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,379 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 27.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Manila to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,379 nm | 32.6 d | 27.9 d | 21.7 d |
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About the Manila to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Manila for Lagos (Apapa) head west and cover a sea distance of 9,379 nautical miles (17,370 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 12,746 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 27.9 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 32.6 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 21.7. 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 Manila and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manila to Lagos (Apapa) move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Lagos (Apapa) (NGAPP) carriers give about 7 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 Manila in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (8,354 nm), Valencia (8,097 nm) and Barcelona (8,020 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Manila to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,379 nautical miles (17,370 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 27.9 days at 14 knots and 21.7 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 Lagos (Apapa) to Manila has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Cape Town to Lagos (Apapa)2,619 nm
Algeciras to Lagos (Apapa)3,189 nm- Durban to Lagos (Apapa)3,463 nm
- Valencia to Lagos (Apapa)3,573 nm
- Barcelona to Lagos (Apapa)3,712 nm
Santos to Lagos (Apapa)3,773 nm
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.