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NigeriaManzanillo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
6,962 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 20.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloPanama CanalLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Manzanillo to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 6,962 nm | 24.2 d | 20.7 d | 16.1 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 10,239 nm | 35.6 d | 30.5 d | 23.7 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Manzanillo for Lagos (Apapa) head east and cover a sea distance of 6,962 nautical miles (12,894 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 11,619 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.2 days at 12 knots, 20.7 days at 14 knots and 16.1 days at 18 knots. 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 Manzanillo and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 10,239 nautical miles, 3,277 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Sydney (6,961 nm), Incheon (6,936 nm) and Genoa (6,935 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Lagos (Apapa) is 6,962 nautical miles (12,894 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 20.7 days at 14 knots and 16.1 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 Lagos (Apapa) to Manzanillo 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.