Seaport · Sri Lanka
Port of Kankesanturai
Kankesanturai (Sri Lanka) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49300). It lies on the Palk Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- LKKNK
- World Port Index no.
- 49300
- Coordinates
- 9.82°N, 80.05°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Military
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Sri Lanka
- 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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.3 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 8.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Airport
- 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) | 1,580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,680 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kankesanturai, 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 Kankesanturai
Where is Port of Kankesanturai?
Kankesanturai (Sri Lanka) lies on the Palk Strait, at about 9.82°N, 80.05°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE LKKNK for Kankesanturai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kankesanturai?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 4.3 m for Kankesanturai. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kankesanturai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,680 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Colombo, Chennai.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kankesanturai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kankesanturai 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.