Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Ras Al Khafji
Ras Al Khafji (Saudi Arabia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48349). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SARAR
- World Port Index no.
- 48349
- Coordinates
- 28.43°N, 48.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
- Repairs
- 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 | 20.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 20.1 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 3,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ras Al Khafji, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 140 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 170 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 260 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 390 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 Khafji
Where is Port of Ras Al Khafji?
Ras Al Khafji (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 28.43°N, 48.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Al Khafji?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SARAR for Ras Al Khafji. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ras Al Khafji from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,180 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 Khafji?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ras Al Khafji 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.