Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kendari
Kendari (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52240). It lies on the Banda Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKDI
- World Port Index no.
- 52240
- Coordinates
- 3.97°S, 122.58°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sulawesi
- Other names
- Kendari Bay
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel 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) | 1,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kendari, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 620 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 750 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 950 nm
- Manila · 1,120 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Kendari
Where is Port of Kendari?
Kendari (Indonesia) lies on the Banda Sea, at about 3.97°S, 122.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kendari?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKDI for Kendari. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kendari from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kendari?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kendari 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.