Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Kupang
Kupang (Indonesia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51400). It lies on the Savu Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDKOE
- World Port Index no.
- 51400
- Coordinates
- 10.17°S, 123.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Savu Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Lesser Sunda Islands
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
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
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kupang, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 670 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 800 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,020 nm
- Singapore · 1,370 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 Kupang
Where is Port of Kupang?
Kupang (Indonesia) lies on the Savu Sea, at about 10.17°S, 123.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kupang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDKOE for Kupang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kupang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kupang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kupang 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.