Seaport · China
Port of Sanya
Sanya (China) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57816). It lies on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNSYA
- World Port Index no.
- 57816
- Coordinates
- 18.32°N, 109.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 220 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sanya, with full port guides:
- Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) · 210 nm
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 210 nm
- Hai Phong · 220 nm
- Guangzhou (Nansha) · 350 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. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Sanya
Where is Port of Sanya?
Sanya (China) lies on the Gulf of Tonkin, at about 18.32°N, 109.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sanya?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNSYA for Sanya. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sanya from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 220 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port), Hai Phong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sanya?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sanya 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.