Seaport · Honduras
Puerto Castilla
Puerto Castilla (Honduras) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9690). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Honduras
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- HNPCA
- World Port Index no.
- 9690
- Coordinates
- 16.00°N, 85.98°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Honduras East Coast
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 33.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 9,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Castilla, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 110 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 300 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 400 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 540 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Castilla
Where is Puerto Castilla?
Puerto Castilla (Honduras) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 16.00°N, 85.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Castilla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE HNPCA for Puerto Castilla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Castilla?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, draft 10.9 m for Puerto Castilla. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Puerto Castilla have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Puerto Castilla. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Puerto Castilla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Castilla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Castilla 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.