Seaport · Egypt
Port of Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47988). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGSSH
- World Port Index no.
- 47988
- Coordinates
- 27.85°N, 34.28°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 4,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sharm El Sheikh, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Sharm El Sheikh
Where is Port of Sharm El Sheikh?
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) lies on the Red Sea, at about 27.85°N, 34.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sharm El Sheikh?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGSSH for Sharm El Sheikh. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sharm El Sheikh from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Port Said (East Port Said).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sharm El Sheikh?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sharm El Sheikh 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.