Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Sharmah
Sharmah (Saudi Arabia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48104). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- World Port Index no.
- 48104
- Coordinates
- 27.93°N, 35.25°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia
- Other names
- Ash Sharmah
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
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) | 4,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,150 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sharmah, 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 Sharmah
Where is Port of Sharmah?
Sharmah (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Red Sea, at about 27.93°N, 35.25°E.
How far is Sharmah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Ashdod.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sharmah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sharmah 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.