Seaport · Spain
Port of Rota
Rota (Spain) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38280). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Spain
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ESROT
- World Port Index no.
- 38280
- Coordinates
- 36.62°N, 6.33°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Spain SW Coast
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 6,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,110 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,680 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rota, with full port guides:
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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Rota
Where is Port of Rota?
Rota (Spain) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 36.62°N, 6.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rota?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ESROT for Rota. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Rota from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,680 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Algeciras, Tanger Med, Sines.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Rota?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rota 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.