Seaport · Egypt
Port of El Ghardaqa
El Ghardaqa (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47990). It lies on the Gulf of Suez.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGHRG
- World Port Index no.
- 47990
- Coordinates
- 27.22°N, 33.85°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Hurghada
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 4,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,220 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to El Ghardaqa, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about El Ghardaqa
Where is Port of El Ghardaqa?
El Ghardaqa (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Suez, at about 27.22°N, 33.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El Ghardaqa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGHRG for El Ghardaqa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is El Ghardaqa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Port Said (East Port Said).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from El Ghardaqa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for El Ghardaqa 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.