China
NigeriaQingdao to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,605 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 31.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Qingdao and Lagos (Apapa)
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QingdaoCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,605 nm | 36.8 d | 31.6 d | 24.5 d |
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About the Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa) is a 10,605 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from China to Nigeria. That is 19,640 km of water against 11,938 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 36.8 days at 12 knots, 31.6 days at 14 knots and 24.5 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 40 to 74 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 44 sailings by 5 carriers (CMA CGM, Gold Star Line, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for CNTAO to NGAPP start at $3,560 for a 20GP and $4,695 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 Qingdao in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (10,283 nm), Charleston (10,274 nm) and Houston (10,218 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,605 nautical miles (19,640 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 31.6 days at 14 knots and 24.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 40 to 74 days.
What are freight rates from Qingdao to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNTAO to NGAPP start at $3,560 per 20GP and $4,695 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Qingdao has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Qingdao to Busan481 nm
- Qingdao to Xiamen853 nm
- Qingdao to
Kaohsiung899 nm 
Cape Town to Lagos (Apapa)2,619 nm
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.