Seaport · Nicaragua
Puerto Sandino
Puerto Sandino (Nicaragua) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15545). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nicaragua
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NIPSN
- World Port Index no.
- 15545
- Coordinates
- 12.18°N, 86.77°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Nicaragua West Coast
- Repairs
- None
- Dry dock
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.3 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 212.4 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.2 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 9,210 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Sandino, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 230 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 260 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 260 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 440 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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Sandino
Where is Puerto Sandino?
Puerto Sandino (Nicaragua) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 12.18°N, 86.77°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Sandino?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NIPSN for Puerto Sandino. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Sandino from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,210 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Moín (Limón), Puerto Quetzal.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Sandino?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Sandino 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.