Seaport · Brunei
Port of Kuala Belait
Kuala Belait (Brunei) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51646). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brunei
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BNKUB
- World Port Index no.
- 51646
- Coordinates
- 4.63°N, 114.20°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Malaysia
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 79.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 14.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 570 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,070 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kuala Belait, with full port guides:
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 550 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 570 nm
- Singapore · 660 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 670 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Kuala Belait
Where is Port of Kuala Belait?
Kuala Belait (Brunei) lies on the South China Sea, at about 4.63°N, 114.20°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuala Belait?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BNKUB for Kuala Belait. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kuala Belait?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 79.0 m, beam 14.2 m, draft 3.4 m for Kuala Belait. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kuala Belait from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 570 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,070 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Singapore.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kuala Belait?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kuala Belait 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.