Seaport · Fiji
Port of Lautoka Harbor
Lautoka Harbor (Fiji) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55530). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Fiji
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FJLTK
- World Port Index no.
- 55530
- Coordinates
- 17.60°S, 177.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Fiji
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,520 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lautoka Harbor, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Lautoka Harbor
Where is Port of Lautoka Harbor?
Lautoka Harbor (Fiji) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 17.60°S, 177.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lautoka Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FJLTK for Lautoka Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lautoka Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 10.4 m for Lautoka Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lautoka Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,520 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lautoka Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lautoka Harbor 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.