Seaport · Canada
Port of Placentia Bay
Placentia Bay (Canada) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1700). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- World Port Index no.
- 1700
- Coordinates
- 47.25°N, 54.01°W
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Newfoundland S Coast
Depths and vessel limits
No depth or vessel-size values are reported for this port.
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 7,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Placentia Bay, 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. 146 (Enroute) - Newfoundland Labrador and Hudson Bay.
Frequently asked questions about Placentia Bay
Where is Port of Placentia Bay?
Placentia Bay (Canada) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 47.25°N, 54.01°W.
How far is Placentia Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Placentia Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Placentia Bay 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.