Seaport · Timor-Leste
Port of Dili
Dili (Timor-Leste) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51440). It lies on the Banda Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Timor-Leste
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TLDIL
- World Port Index no.
- 51440
- Coordinates
- 8.53°S, 125.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- East Timor
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 140.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.2 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 1,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Dili, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 770 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 910 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,120 nm
- Lae · 1,280 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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Dili
Where is Port of Dili?
Dili (Timor-Leste) lies on the Banda Sea, at about 8.53°S, 125.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dili?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TLDIL for Dili. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Dili?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 140.0 m, draft 7.2 m for Dili. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Dili from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,090 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dili?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dili 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.