Seaport · Norfolk Island
Port of Kingston
Kingston (Norfolk Island) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55500). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norfolk Island
- World Port Index no.
- 55500
- Coordinates
- 29.07°S, 167.95°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Norfolk Island
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 228.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 5.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,270 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kingston, 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. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
Where is Port of Kingston?
Kingston (Norfolk Island) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 29.07°S, 167.95°E.
How far is Kingston from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kingston?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kingston 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.