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NigeriaYantian to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
9,602 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 28.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Lagos (Apapa)
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Yantian to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,602 nm | 33.3 d | 28.6 d | 22.2 d |
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About the Yantian to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
The shipping route from Yantian, China to Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria covers 9,602 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 11,843 km apart, so the ship sails 1.50 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 33.3 days at 12 knots, 28.6 days at 14 knots and 22.2 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 26 to 56 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 9 sailings by 3 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to NGAPP start at $4,190 for a 20GP and $5,724 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 63 port to port routes from Yantian in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (9,331 nm), Algeciras (8,452 nm) and Valencia (8,194 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Lagos (Apapa) is 9,602 nautical miles (17,782 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Lagos (Apapa)?
About 28.6 days at 14 knots and 22.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 26 to 56 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Lagos (Apapa)?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to NGAPP start at $4,190 per 20GP and $5,724 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lagos (Apapa) to Yantian 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.