Seaport · United States
Port of Bethel
Bethel (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20310). It lies on the Bering Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USBET
- World Port Index no.
- 20310
- Coordinates
- 60.82°N, 161.72°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bering Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska Continued
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel draft | 4.6 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 4,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,360 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bethel, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Bethel
Where is Port of Bethel?
Bethel (United States) lies on the Bering Sea, at about 60.82°N, 161.72°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bethel?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USBET for Bethel. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bethel?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 4.6 m for Bethel. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bethel from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,360 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bethel?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bethel 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.