Sea distance from Apapa to Jeddah
The sea route from Apapa (Nigeria) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about 5,910 nautical miles, which is 10,945 km or 6,801 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal. That is about 161% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 49d 6h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 41d 1h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 30d 19h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 24d 15h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 16d 10h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 12d 8h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Jeddah from Apapa by sea?
About 5,910 nautical miles (10,945 km / 6,801 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Gibraltar and Suez Canal. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Apapa to Jeddah?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 41d 1h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 24d 15h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 12d 8h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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