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NigeriaMombasa to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
5,219 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 15.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Mombasa and Lagos (Apapa)
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MombasaCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Mombasa to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 5,219 nm | 18.1 d | 15.5 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Mombasa to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Mombasa for Lagos (Apapa) head west and cover a sea distance of 5,219 nautical miles (9,666 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 4,193 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 15.5 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 18.1 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 12.1. 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 Mombasa and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Mombasa 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 Mombasa in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (5,025 nm), Laem Chabang (4,922 nm) and Valencia (4,768 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Mombasa to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Mombasa to Lagos (Apapa) is 5,219 nautical miles (9,666 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Mombasa to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 15.5 days at 14 knots and 12.1 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 Mombasa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.