Australia
NigeriaSydney to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,111 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 27.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Sydney and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SydneyCape of Good HopeLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Sydney to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,111 nm | 31.6 d | 27.1 d | 21.1 d |
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About the Sydney to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Sydney, Australia to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 9,111 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 15,514 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Pure steaming time is 27.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.1. 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 Sydney and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Sydney 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 Sydney in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (8,962 nm), Mersin (8,737 nm) and Port Said (8,366 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Sydney to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Sydney to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,111 nautical miles (16,874 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Sydney to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 27.1 days at 14 knots and 21.1 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 Sydney 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.