Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Pontianak
Pontianak (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51941). It lies on the Natuna Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPNK
- World Port Index no.
- 51941
- Coordinates
- 0.02°S, 109.33°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Natuna Sea; South China Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia - Borneo
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 660 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,260 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pontianak, with full port guides:
- Singapore · 350 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 360 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 390 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 420 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 Pontianak
Where is Port of Pontianak?
Pontianak (Indonesia) lies on the Natuna Sea, at about 0.02°S, 109.33°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pontianak?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPNK for Pontianak. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pontianak?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 32.3 m for Pontianak. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pontianak from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 660 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,260 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pontianak?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pontianak 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.