Port of Dili (TLDIL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dili (UN/LOCODE TLDIL) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Timor-Leste, on the Banda Sea. It sits at 8.5333° S, 125.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- East Timor
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dili
Where is Port of Dili located?
Port of Dili is a seaport located in Timor-Leste, on the Banda Sea. Its coordinates are 8.5333° S, 125.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dili?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dili is TLDIL — country code TL, location code DIL.
How deep is Port of Dili?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dili has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dili?
Port of Dili reports a maximum draft of 7.2 m, a maximum length of 140 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Dili require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Dili.
What type of harbor is Port of Dili?
Port of Dili is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dili have?
Port of Dili is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dili are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →