Seaport · Iraq
Port of Al Basrah
Al Basrah (Iraq) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48400). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iraq
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IQBSR
- World Port Index no.
- 48400
- Coordinates
- 30.52°N, 47.83°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Iraq
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
|---|
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Basrah, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 270 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 300 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 390 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 500 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Al Basrah
Where is Port of Al Basrah?
Al Basrah (Iraq) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 30.52°N, 47.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Basrah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IQBSR for Al Basrah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Al Basrah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,200 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Basrah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Basrah through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.