Australia
NigeriaMelbourne to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
8,616 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 25.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,616 nm | 29.9 d | 25.6 d | 19.9 d |
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About the Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa) is a 8,616 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading south west from Australia to Nigeria. That is 15,957 km of water against 14,802 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 29.9 days at 12 knots, 25.6 days at 14 knots and 19.9 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 Melbourne and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne 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 Melbourne in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Cartagena (8,470 nm), Piraeus (8,467 nm) and Mersin (8,241 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa) is 8,616 nautical miles (15,957 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 25.6 days at 14 knots and 19.9 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 Melbourne 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.