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NigeriaNingbo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,226 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.4 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Lagos (Apapa)
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NingboCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,226 nm | 35.5 d | 30.4 d | 23.7 d |
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About the Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa) is a 10,226 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from China to Nigeria. That is 18,939 km of water against 12,291 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 30.4 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 35.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 23.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 30 to 62 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 43 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and ONE).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to NGAPP start at $3,595 for a 20GP and $4,795 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. 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 64 port to port routes from Ningbo in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Callao (9,383 nm), Algeciras (9,091 nm) and Cartagena (9,034 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,226 nautical miles (18,939 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 30.4 days at 14 knots and 23.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 30 to 62 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to NGAPP start at $3,595 per 20GP and $4,795 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Ningbo 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.