Seaport · Greenland
Port of Attu
Attu (Greenland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 700). It lies on the Baffin Bay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greenland
- World Port Index no.
- 700
- Coordinates
- 67.95°N, 53.73°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greenland West Coast
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
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) | 6,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,410 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Attu, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Attu
Where is Port of Attu?
Attu (Greenland) lies on the Baffin Bay, at about 67.95°N, 53.73°W.
How far is Attu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,410 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, Liverpool.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Attu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Attu 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.