Seaport · St Kitts & Nevis
Port of Charlestown
Charlestown (St Kitts & Nevis) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11410). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- St Kitts & Nevis
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KNCHA
- World Port Index no.
- 11410
- Coordinates
- 17.13°N, 62.63°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 9,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Charlestown, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown
Where is Port of Charlestown?
Charlestown (St Kitts & Nevis) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.13°N, 62.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Charlestown?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KNCHA for Charlestown. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Charlestown from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Charlestown?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Charlestown 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.