Seaport · Kuwait
Port of Doha Harbor
Doha Harbor (Kuwait) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48374). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Kuwait
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KWDOH
- World Port Index no.
- 48374
- Coordinates
- 29.38°N, 47.80°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Kuwait
- Other names
- Mina Ad Dawhah
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,210 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Doha Harbor, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 210 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 240 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 330 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 460 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 Harbor
Where is Port of Doha Harbor?
Doha Harbor (Kuwait) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 29.38°N, 47.80°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Doha Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KWDOH for Doha Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Doha Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,210 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Doha Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Doha Harbor 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.