Port of Flying Fish Cove (CXFFC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Flying Fish Cove (UN/LOCODE CXFFC) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Christmas Island, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 10.4167° S, 105.7000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Christmas Island
UN/LOCODE
CXFFC
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
10.4167° S, 105.7000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Christmas Island

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Flying Fish Cove (CXFFC)
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Distance
253 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Flying Fish Cove

Where is Port of Flying Fish Cove located?

Port of Flying Fish Cove is a seaport located in Christmas Island, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 10.4167° S, 105.7000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Flying Fish Cove?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Flying Fish Cove is CXFFC — country code CX, location code FFC.

How deep is Port of Flying Fish Cove?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Flying Fish Cove has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Flying Fish Cove require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Flying Fish Cove.

What type of harbor is Port of Flying Fish Cove?

Port of Flying Fish Cove is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Flying Fish Cove have?

Port of Flying Fish Cove is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Flying Fish Cove are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →