Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51730). It lies on the Celebes Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYLDU
- World Port Index no.
- 51730
- Coordinates
- 5.02°N, 118.32°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sabah
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lahad Datu, with full port guides:
- Manila · 600 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 750 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 770 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 810 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 Lahad Datu
Where is Port of Lahad Datu?
Lahad Datu (Malaysia) lies on the Celebes Sea, at about 5.02°N, 118.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lahad Datu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYLDU for Lahad Datu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Lahad Datu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lahad Datu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lahad Datu 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.