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NigeriaNhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
7,278 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 21.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Lagos (Apapa)
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Nhava ShevaCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,278 nm | 25.3 d | 21.7 d | 16.8 d |
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About the Nhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ships leaving Nhava Sheva for Lagos (Apapa) head west and cover a sea distance of 7,278 nautical miles (13,478 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 7,631 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 25.3 days at 12 knots, 21.7 days at 14 knots and 16.8 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 Nhava Sheva and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva 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 Nhava Sheva in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 49th shortest. Closer destinations include Gdansk (7,206 nm), Gothenburg (6,810 nm) and Hamburg (6,631 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa) is 7,278 nautical miles (13,478 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 21.7 days at 14 knots and 16.8 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 Nhava Sheva 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.