Port of Kilifi (KEKLF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kilifi (UN/LOCODE KEKLF) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 3.6333° S, 39.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Kenya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kilifi
Where is Port of Kilifi located?
Port of Kilifi is a seaport located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.6333° S, 39.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilifi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilifi is KEKLF — country code KE, location code KLF.
How deep is Port of Kilifi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kilifi has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Kilifi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kilifi.
What type of harbor is Port of Kilifi?
Port of Kilifi is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kilifi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47105), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →