Distance from Jeddah to Lagos
The sea distance from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lagos, Nigeria is 5,760 nautical miles (10,667 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Jeddah to Lagos
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 24.0 days |
| 12 knots | 20.0 days |
| 14 knots | 17.1 days |
| 16 knots | 15.0 days |
| 18 knots | 13.3 days |
| 20 knots | 12.0 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 7,365 NM: 1,605 NM more, about 4.8 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Jeddah to Lagos by sea.
How far is Jeddah from Lagos by sea?
The sea distance from Jeddah to Lagos is 5,760 nautical miles (10,667 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Jeddah to Lagos?
About 17.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 13.3 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?
7,365 nautical miles, 1,605 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 4.8 extra days at 14 knots.
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