Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Waingapu
Waingapu (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51350). It lies on the Savu Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDWGP
- World Port Index no.
- 51350
- Coordinates
- 9.63°S, 120.22°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Savu Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Lesser Sunda Islands
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,460 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Waingapu, with full port guides:
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 470 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 600 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 820 nm
- Singapore · 1,180 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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Waingapu
Where is Port of Waingapu?
Waingapu (Indonesia) lies on the Savu Sea, at about 9.63°S, 120.22°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Waingapu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDWGP for Waingapu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Waingapu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 10.0 m for Waingapu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Waingapu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,460 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,000 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Waingapu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Waingapu 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.