Seaport · Sierra Leone
Port of Bonthe
Bonthe (Sierra Leone) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45867). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sierra Leone
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SLBTE
- World Port Index no.
- 45867
- Coordinates
- 7.53°N, 12.50°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sierra Leone
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 7,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bonthe, 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 Bonthe
Where is Port of Bonthe?
Bonthe (Sierra Leone) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 7.53°N, 12.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bonthe?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SLBTE for Bonthe. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bonthe from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,840 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 Bonthe?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bonthe 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.