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Port of Kankesanturai

LKKNK🇱🇰Sri Lanka

Port Location

About Port of Kankesanturai

Also known as: KKS Harbor, KKS Harbour, Kankesanthurai Harbour, Port of Kankesanthurai

Kankesanthurai is a harbor located in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. It has historically served as a point of arrival and departure for pilgrims.

Background
Kankesanthurai, colloquially known as KKS, is a port suburb, fishing division and resort hub of the Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Formerly an electoral district, Kankesanthurai is home to the Kankesanthurai beach, Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple and the Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple. The port's harbour has served as an arrival and departure point for pilgrims since classical antiquity and is named after the Sri Lankan Tamil god Murukan. Kankesanthurai suburb has many fishing villages and Grama Niladhari and is a northern part of Valikamam, one of the three regions of ancient habitation on the Jaffna Peninsula, located on the peninsula's northern coast, 12 miles from Jaffna city, 85 miles from Mannar and 155 miles from Trincomalee.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
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Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11072157 →
Wikidata
Q531494 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
LKKNK
Country
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Latitude
9.8187°
Longitude
80.0352°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kankesanturai?+
The approach to Kankesanturai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kankesanturai Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Kovilan (10.7 NM WSW), Jaffna Obelisk (11.5 NM S), Point Pedro (12.7 NM E), Fort Hammenhiel (?) (12.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Kankesanturai on?+
The Port of Kankesanturai is situated on the Bay of Bengal in LK. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kankesanturai?+
You can track vessels near Kankesanturai (LKKNK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for LKKNK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kankesanturai?+
The Port of Kankesanturai operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.