Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Ras Al Ghar
Ras Al Ghar (Saudi Arabia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48341). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- World Port Index no.
- 48341
- Coordinates
- 26.90°N, 49.87°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
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) | 3,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,370 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ras Al Ghar, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 30 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 60 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 150 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 290 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Ras Al Ghar
Where is Port of Ras Al Ghar?
Ras Al Ghar (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 26.90°N, 49.87°E.
How far is Ras Al Ghar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,120 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ras Al Ghar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ras Al Ghar 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.