Seaport · Portugal
Port of Lagos
Lagos (Portugal) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38010). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Portugal
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PTLOS
- World Port Index no.
- 38010
- Coordinates
- 37.10°N, 8.62°W
- Harbor size
- Large
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Portugal
Depths and vessel limits
No depth or vessel-size values are reported for this port.
No facility or service details are reported for this port.
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) | 6,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lagos, 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 Lagos
Where is Port of Lagos?
Lagos (Portugal) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 37.10°N, 8.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lagos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PTLOS for Lagos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Lagos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Sines, Algeciras, Tanger Med.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lagos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lagos 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.