Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Baubau
Baubau (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52260). It lies on the Banda Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDBUW
- World Port Index no.
- 52260
- Coordinates
- 5.47°S, 122.62°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
- Other names
- Buton
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 1,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,340 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Baubau, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 600 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 730 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 940 nm
- Singapore · 1,200 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Baubau
Where is Port of Baubau?
Baubau (Indonesia) lies on the Banda Sea, at about 5.47°S, 122.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Baubau?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDBUW for Baubau. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Baubau from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,840 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Baubau?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Baubau 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.