Port of Karachi (PKKHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karachi (UN/LOCODE PKKHI) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 24.7833° N, 66.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.2 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 13.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Pakistan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karachi
Where is Port of Karachi located?
Port of Karachi is a seaport located in Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 24.7833° N, 66.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karachi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karachi is PKKHI — country code PK, location code KHI.
How deep is Port of Karachi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karachi has a channel depth of about 12.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 13.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Karachi?
Port of Karachi reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 58 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Karachi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karachi.
What type of harbor is Port of Karachi?
Port of Karachi is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karachi have?
Port of Karachi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karachi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →