Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Kieta
Kieta (Papua New Guinea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56855). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGKIE
- World Port Index no.
- 56855
- Coordinates
- 6.22°S, 155.63°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 3,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,310 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kieta, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Kieta
Where is Port of Kieta?
Kieta (Papua New Guinea) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 6.22°S, 155.63°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kieta?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGKIE for Kieta. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kieta from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,310 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kieta?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kieta 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.