Seaport · Qatar
Port of Doha
Doha (Qatar) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48290). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Qatar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- QADOH
- World Port Index no.
- 48290
- Coordinates
- 25.28°N, 51.53°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Qatar
- Other names
- Ad Dawhah
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 8.8 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Entrance width | 160.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 333.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 3,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Doha, with full port guides:
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 20 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 70 nm
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 100 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 170 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Doha
Where is Port of Doha?
Doha (Qatar) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 25.28°N, 51.53°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Doha?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE QADOH for Doha. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Doha?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 333.0 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 9.5 m for Doha. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Doha from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamad Port (Doha), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Doha?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Doha 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.