Seaport · Western Sahara
Port of Laayoune
Laayoune (Western Sahara) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45809). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Western Sahara
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MAEUN
- World Port Index no.
- 45809
- Coordinates
- 27.08°N, 13.43°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Spanish Sahara
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 6,650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,290 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Laayoune, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Laayoune
Where is Port of Laayoune?
Laayoune (Western Sahara) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 27.08°N, 13.43°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Laayoune?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MAEUN for Laayoune. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Laayoune?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 32.0 m for Laayoune. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Laayoune from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,290 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tanger Med, Algeciras, Sines.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Laayoune?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Laayoune 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.