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NigeriaTokyo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
11,051 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Tokyo and Lagos (Apapa)
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TokyoCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,051 nm | 38.4 d | 32.9 d | 25.6 d |
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About the Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa) is a 11,051 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north west from Japan to Nigeria. That is 20,467 km of water against 13,486 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 38.4 days at 12 knots, 32.9 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Tokyo and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Tokyo 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 64 port to port routes from Tokyo in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 53rd shortest. Closer destinations include Buenos Aires (11,027 nm), Algeciras (9,944 nm) and New York (9,845 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa) is 11,051 nautical miles (20,467 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Tokyo to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 32.9 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Tokyo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.