Seaport · Australia
Port of Kingscote
Kingscote (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54200). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUKGC
- World Port Index no.
- 54200
- Coordinates
- 35.63°S, 137.63°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kingscote, 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. 175 (Enroute) - North West and South Coasts of Australia.
Frequently asked questions about Kingscote
Where is Port of Kingscote?
Kingscote (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 35.63°S, 137.63°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kingscote?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUKGC for Kingscote. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kingscote from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kingscote?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kingscote 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.