Seaport · Christmas Island
Port of Flying Fish Cove
Flying Fish Cove (Christmas Island) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50910). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Christmas Island
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CXFFC
- World Port Index no.
- 50910
- Coordinates
- 10.42°S, 105.70°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Christmas Island
- Repairs
- None
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,270 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,260 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Flying Fish Cove, with full port guides:
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 270 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 350 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 460 nm
- Singapore · 710 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. 175 (Enroute) - North West and South Coasts of Australia.
Frequently asked questions about Flying Fish Cove
Where is Port of Flying Fish Cove?
Flying Fish Cove (Christmas Island) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 10.42°S, 105.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Flying Fish Cove?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CXFFC for Flying Fish Cove. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Flying Fish Cove from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Flying Fish Cove?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Flying Fish Cove 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.