Distance from Djibouti to Lagos
The sea distance from Djibouti to Lagos, Nigeria is 6,410 nautical miles (11,871 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Djibouti to Lagos
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 26.7 days |
| 12 knots | 22.3 days |
| 14 knots | 19.1 days |
| 16 knots | 16.7 days |
| 18 knots | 14.8 days |
| 20 knots | 13.4 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 6,775 NM: 365 NM more, about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Djibouti to Lagos by sea.
How far is Djibouti from Lagos by sea?
The sea distance from Djibouti to Lagos is 6,410 nautical miles (11,871 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Djibouti to Lagos?
About 19.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 14.8 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
6,775 nautical miles, 365 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.
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