Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of King Fahd Port
King Fahd Port (Saudi Arabia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48121). It lies on the Red Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- World Port Index no.
- 48121
- Coordinates
- 23.95°N, 38.22°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia
- Other names
- Mina Al Malik Fahd
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 16.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 32.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 420.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 76.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 29.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 3,970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,990 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,770 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to King Fahd Port, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about King Fahd Port
Where is Port of King Fahd Port?
King Fahd Port (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Red Sea, at about 23.95°N, 38.22°E.
What is the maximum vessel size at King Fahd Port?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 420.0 m, beam 76.0 m, draft 29.0 m for King Fahd Port. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is King Fahd Port from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,770 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include King Abdullah Port, Jeddah Islamic Port, Aqaba.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from King Fahd Port?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for King Fahd Port 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.