Seaport · New Zealand
Port Lyttelton
Port Lyttelton (New Zealand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55320). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NZLYT
- World Port Index no.
- 55320
- Coordinates
- 43.60°S, 172.72°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Zealand S Island
- Other names
- Lyttleton
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 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
- 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
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 4,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Lyttelton, 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. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Port Lyttelton
Where is Port Lyttelton?
Port Lyttelton (New Zealand) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 43.60°S, 172.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Lyttelton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NZLYT for Port Lyttelton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Lyttelton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tauranga, Auckland, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Lyttelton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Lyttelton 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.