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NigeriaShanghai to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
10,340 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 30.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ShanghaiCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 10,340 nm | 35.9 d | 30.8 d | 23.9 d |
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About the Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Shanghai, China to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 10,340 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 12,225 km apart, so the ship sails 1.57 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 30.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 35.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 23.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 35 to 66 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 69 sailings by 8 carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and ONE).
Recent freight rates for CNSHA to NGAPP start at $3,695 for a 20GP and $5,035 for a 40GP ($4,940 for a 40HC). 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 Shanghai in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Savannah (10,271 nm), Charleston (10,262 nm) and Houston (10,206 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa) is 10,340 nautical miles (19,150 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 30.8 days at 14 knots and 23.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 35 to 66 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to NGAPP start at $3,695 per 20GP and $5,035 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Shanghai 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.