Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kuala Kapus
Kuala Kapus (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50740). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKKA
- World Port Index no.
- 50740
- Coordinates
- 3.00°N, 114.37°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sumatera
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
|---|
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kuala Kapus, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 620 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 630 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 640 nm
- Singapore · 650 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 Kapus
Where is Port of Kuala Kapus?
Kuala Kapus (Indonesia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 3.00°N, 114.37°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuala Kapus?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKKA for Kuala Kapus. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kuala Kapus from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kuala Kapus?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kuala Kapus 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.