Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Wahai
Wahai (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52660). It lies on the Ceram Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDWBA
- World Port Index no.
- 52660
- Coordinates
- 2.78°S, 129.50°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Ceram Sea; Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Seram
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 |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
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) | 1,580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wahai, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,040 nm
- Lae · 1,070 nm
- Manila · 1,160 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,170 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. 164 (Enroute) - New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions about Wahai
Where is Port of Wahai?
Wahai (Indonesia) lies on the Ceram Sea, at about 2.78°S, 129.50°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wahai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDWBA for Wahai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Wahai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Lae, Manila.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Wahai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wahai 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.