Seaport · United States
Port Heiden
Port Heiden (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20210). It lies on the Bristol Bay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPTH
- World Port Index no.
- 20210
- Coordinates
- 56.88°N, 158.70°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bristol Bay; Bering Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska Continued
Depths and vessel limits
No depth or vessel-size values are reported for this port.
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
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) | 5,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Heiden, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Port Heiden
Where is Port Heiden?
Port Heiden (United States) lies on the Bristol Bay, at about 56.88°N, 158.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Heiden?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPTH for Port Heiden. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Heiden from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Heiden?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Heiden 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.