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KankesanturaiLK KNK

🇱🇰Sri LankaVery SmallOpen RoadsteadPalk Strait; Indian Ocean

Kankesanturai (LK KNK)

Sri Lanka · UNLOCODE: LK KNK · Very Small · Open Roadstead · Palk Strait; Indian Ocean · Tiefe: 9.4 m

UNLOCODELK KNK

CountrySri Lanka

Water BodyPalk Strait; Indian Ocean

SizeVery Small

TypeOpen Roadstead

Channel Depth9.4 m

Lat9.8167

Lng80.0500

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Last updated: 2 February 2026

About This Seaport

Kankesanturai is a strategically significant port located in Sri Lanka, playing a vital role in maritime freight and container shipping. Its position along the Palk Strait provides direct access to key shipping routes in the Indian Ocean, making it an attractive site for international trade activities. Kankesanturai features an open roadstead harbor that can handle various types of cargo efficiently. The port's hinterland connections are robust, facilitated by well-developed road and rail networks that ensure smooth distribution of goods to surrounding regions. Ongoing developments within the port area reflect a commitment to enhancing capacity and efficiency to meet the growing demands of freight traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai is LK KNK. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Kankesanturai located?▼

The port of Kankesanturai is located in Sri Lanka (Palk Strait; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Kankesanturai?▼

Kankesanturai is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Kankesanturai?▼

The channel depth of Kankesanturai is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

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9.81667, 80.05000

Channel depth: 9.4 m

Transit time routes from Kankesanturai

Colombo → Shanghai Colombo → Shenzhen Colombo → Guangzhou Colombo → Hong Kong Colombo → Tokyo Colombo → Busan

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