Seaport · Sri Lanka
Port of Galle Harbor
Galle Harbor (Sri Lanka) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49250). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- LKGAL
- World Port Index no.
- 49250
- Coordinates
- 6.03°N, 80.23°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Sri Lanka
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 8.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.3 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 1,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,610 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Galle 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Galle Harbor
Where is Port of Galle Harbor?
Galle Harbor (Sri Lanka) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 6.03°N, 80.23°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Galle Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE LKGAL for Galle Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Galle Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 190.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 7.3 m for Galle Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Galle Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Colombo, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Vizhinjam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Galle Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Galle 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.