Seaport · Japan
Port of Aokata
Aokata (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62340). It lies on the Korea Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPAOK
- World Port Index no.
- 62340
- Coordinates
- 32.98°N, 129.07°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
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) | 1,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,820 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,400 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Aokata, 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. 159 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Aokata
Where is Port of Aokata?
Aokata (Japan) lies on the Korea Strait, at about 32.98°N, 129.07°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aokata?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPAOK for Aokata. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Aokata from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,400 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Busan, Gwangyang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Aokata?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Aokata 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.