Seaport · British Indian Ocean Territory
Port of Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47800). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IODGA
- World Port Index no.
- 47800
- Coordinates
- 7.35°S, 72.47°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Chagos Archipelago
- Dry dock
- Large
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 | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 13.7 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 2,320 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Diego Garcia, with full port guides:
- Colombo · 970 nm
- Vizhinjam · 980 nm
- Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) · 1,030 nm
- Cochin (Kochi) · 1,060 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Diego Garcia
Where is Port of Diego Garcia?
Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 7.35°S, 72.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Diego Garcia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IODGA for Diego Garcia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Diego Garcia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Colombo, Vizhinjam, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Diego Garcia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Diego Garcia 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.