Seaport · Kiribati
Port of English Harbor
English Harbor (Kiribati) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56039). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Kiribati
- World Port Index no.
- 56039
- Coordinates
- 3.85°N, 159.37°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Tabuaeran Atoll (Fanning Island)
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 | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,590 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to English Harbor, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about English Harbor
Where is Port of English Harbor?
English Harbor (Kiribati) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 3.85°N, 159.37°W.
How far is English Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,540 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Oakland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from English Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for English 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.