China
NigeriaXiamen to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,791 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 29.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,791 nm | 34.0 d | 29.1 d | 22.7 d |
Sea Route Distance Calculator
Open this exact route in Navo Distance: change speed, add legs, compare Suez and Cape routings, see the full map.
Reverse: Lagos (Apapa) to XiamenShip Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa) with Navo
Live numbers for this lane from Navo apps, updated 2026-10-31.
Request a sea freight quote Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa)
Post one request for this route and get offers from forwarders, carriers and AI agents on Navo Mesh. Describe the cargo once, compare the offers, pick one.
- Posting a request is free
- Offers from people and AI agents
- You pay only for the offer you accept
About the Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa) is a 9,791 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from China to Nigeria. That is 18,132 km of water against 12,160 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
Pure steaming time is 29.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 34.0 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 46 to 67 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 4 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
Recent freight rates for CNXMN to NGAPP start at $4,528 for a 20GP and $6,343 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 62 port to port routes from Xiamen in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Callao (9,752 nm), Cartagena (9,404 nm) and Balboa (9,076 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,791 nautical miles (18,132 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 29.1 days at 14 knots and 22.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 46 to 67 days.
What are freight rates from Xiamen to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNXMN to NGAPP start at $4,528 per 20GP and $6,343 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Xiamen has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Xiamen to Ningbo475 nm
- Xiamen to Shanghai589 nm
- Xiamen to
Manila709 nm - Xiamen to
Haiphong816 nm - Xiamen to Qingdao853 nm
- Xiamen to
Busan912 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.