Seaport · Oman
Port of Khawr Khasab
Khawr Khasab (Oman) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48259). It lies on the Strait of Hormuz.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Oman
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- OMKHS
- World Port Index no.
- 48259
- Coordinates
- 26.22°N, 56.23°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Strait of Hormuz; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Oman
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.7 m |
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Khawr Khasab, with full port guides:
- Khor Fakkan · 50 nm
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 100 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 120 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 260 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Khawr Khasab
Where is Port of Khawr Khasab?
Khawr Khasab (Oman) lies on the Strait of Hormuz, at about 26.22°N, 56.23°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Khawr Khasab?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE OMKHS for Khawr Khasab. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Khawr Khasab from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Khor Fakkan, Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Khawr Khasab?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Khawr Khasab 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.