Seaport · Guinea
Port of Benti
Benti (Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45857). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GNBTY
- World Port Index no.
- 45857
- Coordinates
- 9.17°N, 13.20°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Guinea
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local 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) | 7,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Benti, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Benti
Where is Port of Benti?
Benti (Guinea) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 9.17°N, 13.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Benti?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GNBTY for Benti. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Benti from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dakar, Abidjan, Tema.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Benti?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Benti 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.