Seaport · Ukraine
Port of Balaklava
Balaklava (Ukraine) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 43780). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ukraine
- World Port Index no.
- 43780
- Coordinates
- 44.50°N, 33.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ukraine
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 1.8 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Balaklava, 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: Admiralty Sailing Directions - NP24 - Black Sea and Sea of Azov Pilot (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office).
Frequently asked questions about Balaklava
Where is Port of Balaklava?
Balaklava (Ukraine) lies on the Black Sea, at about 44.50°N, 33.60°E.
How far is Balaklava from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Mersin.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Balaklava?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Balaklava 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.