Seaport · Sri Lanka
Port of Batticaloa Roads
Batticaloa Roads (Sri Lanka) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49287). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- World Port Index no.
- 49287
- Coordinates
- 7.77°N, 81.68°E
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Sri Lanka
Depths and vessel limits
No depth or vessel-size values are reported for this port.
No facility or service details are reported for this port.
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) | 1,500 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Batticaloa Roads, 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Batticaloa Roads
Where is Port of Batticaloa Roads?
Batticaloa Roads (Sri Lanka) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 7.77°N, 81.68°E.
How far is Batticaloa Roads from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Colombo, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Vizhinjam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Batticaloa Roads?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Batticaloa Roads 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.