Seaport · Portugal
Port of Angra Do Heroismo
Angra Do Heroismo (Portugal) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38090). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Portugal
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PTADH
- World Port Index no.
- 38090
- Coordinates
- 38.65°N, 27.22°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Acores
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 6,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Angra Do Heroismo, with full port guides:
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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Angra Do Heroismo
Where is Port of Angra Do Heroismo?
Angra Do Heroismo (Portugal) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 38.65°N, 27.22°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Angra Do Heroismo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PTADH for Angra Do Heroismo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Angra Do Heroismo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Sines, Leixões (Porto), Algeciras.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Angra Do Heroismo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Angra Do Heroismo 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.