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NigeriaYokohama to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route.
11,040 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 32.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yokohama and Lagos (Apapa)
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YokohamaCape of Good Hope · Sunda StraitLagos (Apapa)Shipping time from Yokohama to Lagos (Apapa)
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,040 nm | 38.3 d | 32.9 d | 25.6 d |
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About the Yokohama to Lagos (Apapa) shipping route
Yokohama to Lagos (Apapa) is a 11,040 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading north west from Japan to Nigeria. That is 20,446 km of water against 13,487 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait.
At sea, the voyage lasts 38.3 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 Yokohama and Lagos (Apapa) to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Yokohama 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 Yokohama in this directory, Lagos (Apapa) is the 53rd shortest. Closer destinations include Buenos Aires (11,016 nm), Algeciras (9,932 nm) and New York (9,834 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yokohama to Lagos (Apapa)?
The port to port distance from Yokohama to Lagos (Apapa) is 11,040 nautical miles (20,446 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Sunda Strait.
What is the shipping time from Yokohama 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 Yokohama has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Yokohama to Dalian1,165 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.