Seaport · Honduras
Port of Tela
Tela (Honduras) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9660). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Honduras
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- HNTEA
- World Port Index no.
- 9660
- Coordinates
- 15.78°N, 87.45°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Honduras East Coast
- Repairs
- None
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Liquid bulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 9,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tela, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Tela
Where is Port of Tela?
Tela (Honduras) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 15.78°N, 87.45°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tela?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE HNTEA for Tela. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tela from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tela?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tela 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.