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.
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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Christmas Island
Services & Restrictions
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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 →