Seaport · Peru
Port of Iquitos
Iquitos (Peru) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12570). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Peru
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PEIQT
- World Port Index no.
- 12570
- Coordinates
- 3.75°S, 73.23°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Peru Amazon River
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 18.3 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.3 m |
| Tidal range | 2.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 152.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 10,390 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,400 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Iquitos, 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. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Iquitos
Where is Port of Iquitos?
Iquitos (Peru) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 3.75°S, 73.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Iquitos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PEIQT for Iquitos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Iquitos?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 152.0 m, draft 7.9 m for Iquitos. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Iquitos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,390 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Guayaquil, Buenaventura, Chancay.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Iquitos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Iquitos 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.