Seaport · Thailand
Port of Kantang Harbor
Kantang Harbor (Thailand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49790). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- THKAN
- World Port Index no.
- 49790
- Coordinates
- 7.40°N, 99.52°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Thailand
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kantang 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. 174 (Enroute) - Strait of Malacca and Sumatera.
Frequently asked questions about Kantang Harbor
Where is Port of Kantang Harbor?
Kantang Harbor (Thailand) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 7.40°N, 99.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kantang Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE THKAN for Kantang Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kantang Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Penang, Belawan (Medan), Port Klang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kantang Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kantang 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.