Seaport · Russia
Port of Tiksi
Tiksi (Russia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62670). It lies on the Laptev Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUIKS
- World Port Index no.
- 62670
- Coordinates
- 71.64°N, 128.89°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Laptev Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- 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 | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,740 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,760 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,140 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tiksi, 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. 183 (Enroute) - North Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Tiksi
Where is Port of Tiksi?
Tiksi (Russia) lies on the Laptev Sea, at about 71.64°N, 128.89°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tiksi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUIKS for Tiksi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tiksi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,740 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,140 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dalian, Tianjin (Xingang), Incheon.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tiksi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tiksi 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.