Port of Ras Al Khafji (SARAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ras Al Khafji (UN/LOCODE SARAR) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 28.4333° N, 48.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Al Khafji
Where is Port of Ras Al Khafji located?
Port of Ras Al Khafji is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 28.4333° N, 48.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Al Khafji?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Al Khafji is SARAR — country code SA, location code RAR.
How deep is Port of Ras Al Khafji?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Al Khafji has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Ras Al Khafji require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Al Khafji.
What type of harbor is Port of Ras Al Khafji?
Port of Ras Al Khafji is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ras Al Khafji have?
Port of Ras Al Khafji is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ras Al Khafji are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48349), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →