Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Longan Island
Longan Island (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56710). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- World Port Index no.
- 56710
- Coordinates
- 1.22°S, 144.30°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radiotelephone
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) | 2,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,340 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,570 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Longan Island, 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 Longan Island
Where is Port of Longan Island?
Longan Island (Papua New Guinea) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 1.22°S, 144.30°E.
How far is Longan Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,570 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Manila.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Longan Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Longan Island 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.