Seaport · Honduras
Port of La Ceiba
La Ceiba (Honduras) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9670). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Honduras
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- HNLCE
- World Port Index no.
- 9670
- Coordinates
- 15.78°N, 86.80°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Honduras East Coast
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Entrance width | 100.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 9,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to La Ceiba, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 70 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 260 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 410 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 560 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about La Ceiba
Where is Port of La Ceiba?
La Ceiba (Honduras) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 15.78°N, 86.80°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Ceiba?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE HNLCE for La Ceiba. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at La Ceiba?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 8.0 m for La Ceiba. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is La Ceiba from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from La Ceiba?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for La Ceiba 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.