Seaport · French Polynesia
Port of Papeete
Papeete (French Polynesia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55840). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- French Polynesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PFPPT
- World Port Index no.
- 55840
- Coordinates
- 17.53°S, 149.58°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Society Islands
- Repairs
- Major
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 348.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 41.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 6,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,350 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Papeete, 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 Papeete
Where is Port of Papeete?
Papeete (French Polynesia) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 17.53°S, 149.58°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Papeete?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PFPPT for Papeete. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Papeete?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 348.0 m, beam 41.0 m for Papeete. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Papeete from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,520 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tauranga, Auckland, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Papeete?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Papeete 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.