Seaport · Chile
Port of Antofagasta
Antofagasta (Chile) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14660). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLANF
- World Port Index no.
- 14660
- Coordinates
- 23.65°S, 70.42°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- Other names
- Mejillones
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 10,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 10,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Antofagasta, 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. 125 (Enroute) - West Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Antofagasta
Where is Port of Antofagasta?
Antofagasta (Chile) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 23.65°S, 70.42°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Antofagasta?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLANF for Antofagasta. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Antofagasta from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 10,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Valparaíso, San Antonio (Chile), Callao (Lima).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Antofagasta?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Antofagasta 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.