Seaport · Finland
Port of Hellnas
Hellnas (Finland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 27610). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FIHLL
- World Port Index no.
- 27610
- Coordinates
- 63.28°N, 22.23°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- 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 | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
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) | 4,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,140 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hellnas, 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. 195 (Enroute) - Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Bothnia.
Frequently asked questions about Hellnas
Where is Port of Hellnas?
Hellnas (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 63.28°N, 22.23°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hellnas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FIHLL for Hellnas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hellnas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,140 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hellnas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hellnas 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.