Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Kilroot
Kilroot (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33780). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBKLR
- World Port Index no.
- 33780
- Coordinates
- 54.73°N, 5.72°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Northern Ireland
- Repairs
- None
- Dry dock
- None
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 285.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 5,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kilroot, 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. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Kilroot
Where is Port of Kilroot?
Kilroot (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 54.73°N, 5.72°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kilroot?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBKLR for Kilroot. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kilroot?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 285.0 m, draft 14.7 m for Kilroot. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kilroot from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kilroot?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kilroot 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.