Seaport · Iceland
Port of Keflavik
Keflavik (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 70). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISKEV
- World Port Index no.
- 70
- Coordinates
- 64.00°N, 22.55°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Ferry
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland West Coast
- Other names
- Njardvik
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 27.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 4.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 150.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,780 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Keflavik, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Keflavik
Where is Port of Keflavik?
Keflavik (Iceland) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 64.00°N, 22.55°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Keflavik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISKEV for Keflavik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Keflavik?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 150.0 m, draft 10.0 m for Keflavik. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Keflavik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, Felixstowe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Keflavik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Keflavik 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.