Seaport · Qatar
Port of Ras Laffan
Ras Laffan (Qatar) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48297). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Qatar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- QARLF
- World Port Index no.
- 48297
- Coordinates
- 25.92°N, 51.58°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Qatar
- 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 | 15.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 37.0 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 13.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Entrance width | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 345.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 335.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,030 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ras Laffan, with full port guides:
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 50 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 60 nm
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 80 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 180 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 Laffan
Where is Port of Ras Laffan?
Ras Laffan (Qatar) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 25.92°N, 51.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Laffan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE QARLF for Ras Laffan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ras Laffan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 345.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 12.5 m for Ras Laffan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ras Laffan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,030 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha), Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ras Laffan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ras Laffan 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.