Seaport · United States
Port of Prudhoe Bay
Prudhoe Bay (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20483). It lies on the Beaufort Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USSCC
- World Port Index no.
- 20483
- Coordinates
- 70.33°N, 148.42°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Beaufort Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska Continued
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 1.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
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) | 5,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Prudhoe 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Prudhoe Bay
Where is Port of Prudhoe Bay?
Prudhoe Bay (United States) lies on the Beaufort Sea, at about 70.33°N, 148.42°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Prudhoe Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USSCC for Prudhoe Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Prudhoe Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,520 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 Prudhoe Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Prudhoe 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.